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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.52, 15,278.55 and 6,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.52, 15,278.55 and 6,035.66 is: 8,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.52 : 15,278.55 = 6,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.52/15,278.55 = 6,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.52x = 15,278.55 × 6,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.52x = 92,216,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,216,133.09/11,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.13

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