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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.74, 15,271.71 and 6,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.74, 15,271.71 and 6,030.86 is: 8,322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.74 : 15,271.71 = 6,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.74/15,271.71 = 6,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.74x = 15,271.71 × 6,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.74x = 92,101,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,101,544.97/11,066.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.37

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