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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.87, 15,273.21 and 6,031.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.87, 15,273.21 and 6,031.99 is: 8,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.87 : 15,273.21 = 6,031.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.87/15,273.21 = 6,031.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.87x = 15,273.21 × 6,031.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.87x = 92,127,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,127,805.79/11,067.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.89

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