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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.40, 15,267.31 and 6,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.40, 15,267.31 and 6,027.68 is: 8,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.40 : 15,267.31 = 6,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.40/15,267.31 = 6,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.40x = 15,267.31 × 6,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.40x = 92,026,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,026,459.14/11,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.10

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