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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.78, 15,275.19 and 6,288.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.78, 15,275.19 and 6,288.61 is: 8,678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.78 : 15,275.19 = 6,288.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.78/15,275.19 = 6,288.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.78x = 15,275.19 × 6,288.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.78x = 96,059,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,059,712.59/11,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,678.44

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