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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.06, 15,277.86 and 6,035.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.06, 15,277.86 and 6,035.33 is: 8,328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.06 : 15,277.86 = 6,035.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.06/15,277.86 = 6,035.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.06x = 15,277.86 × 6,035.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.06x = 92,206,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,206,964.99/11,071.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.65

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