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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.76, 15,218.32 and 6,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.76, 15,218.32 and 6,059.76 is: 8,362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.76 : 15,218.32 = 6,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.76/15,218.32 = 6,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.76x = 15,218.32 × 6,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.76x = 92,219,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,219,366.80/11,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.47

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