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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.50, 15,263.49 and 6,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.50, 15,263.49 and 6,092.50 is: 8,407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.50 : 15,263.49 = 6,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.50/15,263.49 = 6,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.50x = 15,263.49 × 6,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.50x = 92,992,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,992,812.83/11,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.65

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