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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.65, 15,271.71 and 6,031.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.65, 15,271.71 and 6,031.01 is: 8,322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.65 : 15,271.71 = 6,031.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.65/15,271.71 = 6,031.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.65x = 15,271.71 × 6,031.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.65x = 92,103,835.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,103,835.73/11,066.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.65

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