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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.31, 15,266.82 and 6,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.31, 15,266.82 and 6,027.21 is: 8,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.31 : 15,266.82 = 6,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.31/15,266.82 = 6,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.31x = 15,266.82 × 6,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.31x = 92,016,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,016,330.17/11,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.25

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