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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.08, 15,221.76 and 6,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.08, 15,221.76 and 6,062.08 is: 8,365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.08 : 15,221.76 = 6,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.08/15,221.76 = 6,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.08x = 15,221.76 × 6,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.08x = 92,275,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,275,526.86/11,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.81

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