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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,037.38, 15,231.58 and 6,069.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,037.38, 15,231.58 and 6,069.38 is: 8,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,037.38 : 15,231.58 = 6,069.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,037.38/15,231.58 = 6,069.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,037.38x = 15,231.58 × 6,069.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,037.38x = 92,446,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,446,155.69/11,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.74

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