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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.72, 15,235.98 and 6,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.72, 15,235.98 and 6,073.72 is: 8,380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.72 : 15,235.98 = 6,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.72/15,235.98 = 6,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.72x = 15,235.98 × 6,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.72x = 92,539,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,539,076.45/11,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.86

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