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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.43, 15,274.26 and 6,032.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.43, 15,274.26 and 6,032.86 is: 8,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.43 : 15,274.26 = 6,032.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.43/15,274.26 = 6,032.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.43x = 15,274.26 × 6,032.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.43x = 92,147,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,147,434.00/11,068.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.25

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