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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,037, 15,231.06 and 6,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,037, 15,231.06 and 6,069 is: 8,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,037 : 15,231.06 = 6,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,037/15,231.06 = 6,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,037x = 15,231.06 × 6,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,037x = 92,437,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,437,303.14/11,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.22

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