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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.86, 15,271.89 and 6,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.86, 15,271.89 and 6,030.98 is: 8,322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.86 : 15,271.89 = 6,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.86/15,271.89 = 6,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.86x = 15,271.89 × 6,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.86x = 92,104,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,104,421.45/11,066.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.54

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