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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.29, 15,267.20 and 6,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.29, 15,267.20 and 6,027.72 is: 8,318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.29 : 15,267.20 = 6,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.29/15,267.20 = 6,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.29x = 15,267.20 × 6,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.29x = 92,026,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,026,406.78/11,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.18

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