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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.53, 15,263.70 and 6,024.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.53, 15,263.70 and 6,024.75 is: 8,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.53 : 15,263.70 = 6,024.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.53/15,263.70 = 6,024.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.53x = 15,263.70 × 6,024.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.53x = 91,959,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,959,976.58/11,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.25

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