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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.36, 15,272.58 and 6,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.36, 15,272.58 and 6,031.48 is: 8,323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.36 : 15,272.58 = 6,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.36/15,272.58 = 6,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.36x = 15,272.58 × 6,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.36x = 92,116,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,116,230.66/11,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.23

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