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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.68, 15,270.46 and 6,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.68, 15,270.46 and 6,029.97 is: 8,321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.68 : 15,270.46 = 6,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.68/15,270.46 = 6,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.68x = 15,270.46 × 6,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.68x = 92,080,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,080,339.33/11,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.25

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