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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.74, 15,278.72 and 6,035.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.74, 15,278.72 and 6,035.97 is: 8,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.74 : 15,278.72 = 6,035.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.74/15,278.72 = 6,035.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.74x = 15,278.72 × 6,035.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.74x = 92,221,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,221,895.56/11,071.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.49

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