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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.40, 15,266.06 and 6,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.40, 15,266.06 and 6,026.61 is: 8,316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.40 : 15,266.06 = 6,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.40/15,266.06 = 6,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.40x = 15,266.06 × 6,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.40x = 92,002,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,002,579.69/11,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.69

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