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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.76, 15,219.26 and 6,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.76, 15,219.26 and 6,060.72 is: 8,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.76 : 15,219.26 = 6,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.76/15,219.26 = 6,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.76x = 15,219.26 × 6,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.76x = 92,239,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,239,673.47/11,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.32

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