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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.07, 15,261.98 and 6,343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.07, 15,261.98 and 6,343.35 is: 8,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.07 : 15,261.98 = 6,343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.07/15,261.98 = 6,343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.07x = 15,261.98 × 6,343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.07x = 96,812,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,812,049.12/11,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,753.29

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