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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.81, 15,267.99 and 6,028.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.81, 15,267.99 and 6,028.02 is: 8,318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.81 : 15,267.99 = 6,028.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.81/15,267.99 = 6,028.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.81x = 15,267.99 × 6,028.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.81x = 92,035,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,035,749.08/11,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.63

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