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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.12, 15,279.45 and 6,036.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.12, 15,279.45 and 6,036.35 is: 8,330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.12 : 15,279.45 = 6,036.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.12/15,279.45 = 6,036.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.12x = 15,279.45 × 6,036.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.12x = 92,232,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,232,108.01/11,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.12

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