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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.17, 15,273.88 and 6,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.17, 15,273.88 and 6,032.44 is: 8,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.17 : 15,273.88 = 6,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.17/15,273.88 = 6,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.17x = 15,273.88 × 6,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.17x = 92,138,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,138,711.40/11,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.66

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