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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.62, 15,266.18 and 6,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.62, 15,266.18 and 6,026.78 is: 8,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.62 : 15,266.18 = 6,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.62/15,266.18 = 6,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.62x = 15,266.18 × 6,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.62x = 92,005,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,005,961.53/11,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.83

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