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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.79, 15,267.89 and 6,028.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.79, 15,267.89 and 6,028.22 is: 8,318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.79 : 15,267.89 = 6,028.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.79/15,267.89 = 6,028.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.79x = 15,267.89 × 6,028.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.79x = 92,038,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,038,199.86/11,063.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.87

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