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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.28, 15,266.28 and 6,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.28, 15,266.28 and 6,026.72 is: 8,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.28 : 15,266.28 = 6,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.28/15,266.28 = 6,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.28x = 15,266.28 × 6,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.28x = 92,005,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,005,595.00/11,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.06

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