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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.58, 15,266.34 and 6,026.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.58, 15,266.34 and 6,026.81 is: 8,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.58 : 15,266.34 = 6,026.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.58/15,266.34 = 6,026.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.58x = 15,266.34 × 6,026.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.58x = 92,007,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,007,254.24/11,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.98

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