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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.64, 15,270.59 and 6,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.64, 15,270.59 and 6,029.86 is: 8,321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.64 : 15,270.59 = 6,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.64/15,270.59 = 6,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.64x = 15,270.59 × 6,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.64x = 92,079,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,079,527.84/11,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.21

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