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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.31, 15,265.93 and 6,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.31, 15,265.93 and 6,026.52 is: 8,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.31 : 15,265.93 = 6,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.31/15,265.93 = 6,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.31x = 15,265.93 × 6,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.31x = 92,000,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,000,377.47/11,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.56

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