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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.02, 16,862.49 and 6,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.02, 16,862.49 and 6,049.02 is: 9,080.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.02 : 16,862.49 = 6,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.02/16,862.49 = 6,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.02x = 16,862.49 × 6,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.02x = 102,001,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,001,539.26/11,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.51

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