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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.38, 15,227.46 and 6,066.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.38, 15,227.46 and 6,066.38 is: 8,371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.38 : 15,227.46 = 6,066.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.38/15,227.46 = 6,066.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.38x = 15,227.46 × 6,066.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.38x = 92,375,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,375,482.66/11,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.61

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