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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.26, 15,278.09 and 6,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.26, 15,278.09 and 6,035.28 is: 8,328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.26 : 15,278.09 = 6,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.26/15,278.09 = 6,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.26x = 15,278.09 × 6,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.26x = 92,207,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,207,520.84/11,071.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.55

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