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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,038.44, 15,233.05 and 6,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,038.44, 15,233.05 and 6,070.44 is: 8,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,038.44 : 15,233.05 = 6,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,038.44/15,233.05 = 6,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,038.44x = 15,233.05 × 6,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,038.44x = 92,471,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,471,285.69/11,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.21

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