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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.48, 15,263.57 and 6,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.48, 15,263.57 and 6,024.74 is: 8,314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.48 : 15,263.57 = 6,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.48/15,263.57 = 6,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.48x = 15,263.57 × 6,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.48x = 91,958,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,958,934.28/11,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.19

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