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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.62, 15,272.92 and 6,031.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.62, 15,272.92 and 6,031.73 is: 8,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.62 : 15,272.92 = 6,031.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.62/15,272.92 = 6,031.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.62x = 15,272.92 × 6,031.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.62x = 92,122,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,122,152.85/11,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.58

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