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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.07, 15,265.83 and 6,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.07, 15,265.83 and 6,281.85 is: 8,669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.07 : 15,265.83 = 6,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.07/15,265.83 = 6,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.07x = 15,265.83 × 6,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.07x = 95,897,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,897,734.99/11,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.06

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