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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.70, 15,265.40 and 6,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.70, 15,265.40 and 6,026.20 is: 8,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.70 : 15,265.40 = 6,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.70/15,265.40 = 6,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.70x = 15,265.40 × 6,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.70x = 91,992,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,992,353.48/11,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.29

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