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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.35, 15,272.81 and 6,031.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.35, 15,272.81 and 6,031.45 is: 8,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.35 : 15,272.81 = 6,031.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.35/15,272.81 = 6,031.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.35x = 15,272.81 × 6,031.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.35x = 92,117,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,117,189.87/11,067.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.33

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