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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.82, 15,266.96 and 6,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.82, 15,266.96 and 6,027.32 is: 8,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.82 : 15,266.96 = 6,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.82/15,266.96 = 6,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.82x = 15,266.96 × 6,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.82x = 92,018,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,018,853.35/11,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.85

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