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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.61, 15,271.73 and 6,030.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.61, 15,271.73 and 6,030.87 is: 8,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.61 : 15,271.73 = 6,030.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.61/15,271.73 = 6,030.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.61x = 15,271.73 × 6,030.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.61x = 92,101,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,101,833.38/11,066.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.50

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