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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.33, 15,271.90 and 6,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.33, 15,271.90 and 6,030.72 is: 8,322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.33 : 15,271.90 = 6,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.33/15,271.90 = 6,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.33x = 15,271.90 × 6,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.33x = 92,100,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100,537.69/11,066.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.59

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