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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.38, 15,221.92 and 6,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.38, 15,221.92 and 6,062.38 is: 8,366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.38 : 15,221.92 = 6,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.38/15,221.92 = 6,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.38x = 15,221.92 × 6,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.38x = 92,281,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,281,063.37/11,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.08

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