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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.87, 15,267.96 and 6,028.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.87, 15,267.96 and 6,028.15 is: 8,318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.87 : 15,267.96 = 6,028.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.87/15,267.96 = 6,028.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.87x = 15,267.96 × 6,028.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.87x = 92,037,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,037,514.90/11,063.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.75

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