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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.72, 15,273.45 and 6,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.72, 15,273.45 and 6,099.72 is: 8,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.72 : 15,273.45 = 6,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.72/15,273.45 = 6,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.72x = 15,273.45 × 6,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.72x = 93,163,768.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,163,768.43/11,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,417.61

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