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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.68, 15,226.49 and 6,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.68, 15,226.49 and 6,065.68 is: 8,370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.68 : 15,226.49 = 6,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.68/15,226.49 = 6,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.68x = 15,226.49 × 6,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.68x = 92,359,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,359,015.86/11,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.64

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