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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.88, 15,230.89 and 6,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.88, 15,230.89 and 6,068.88 is: 8,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.88 : 15,230.89 = 6,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.88/15,230.89 = 6,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.88x = 15,230.89 × 6,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.88x = 92,434,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,434,443.70/11,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.05

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