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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.98, 15,267.15 and 6,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.98, 15,267.15 and 6,027.21 is: 8,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.98 : 15,267.15 = 6,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.98/15,267.15 = 6,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.98x = 15,267.15 × 6,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.98x = 92,018,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,018,319.15/11,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.68

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