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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.71, 15,274.37 and 6,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.71, 15,274.37 and 6,032.82 is: 8,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.71 : 15,274.37 = 6,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.71/15,274.37 = 6,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.71x = 15,274.37 × 6,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.71x = 92,147,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,147,524.82/11,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.05

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