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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.42, 15,278.45 and 6,035.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.42, 15,278.45 and 6,035.63 is: 8,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.42 : 15,278.45 = 6,035.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.42/15,278.45 = 6,035.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.42x = 15,278.45 × 6,035.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.42x = 92,214,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,214,964.60/11,071.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.10

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