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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.73, 15,271.16 and 6,030.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.73, 15,271.16 and 6,030.23 is: 8,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.73 : 15,271.16 = 6,030.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.73/15,271.16 = 6,030.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.73x = 15,271.16 × 6,030.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.73x = 92,088,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,088,577.02/11,065.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.96

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