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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.13, 15,279.23 and 6,036.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.13, 15,279.23 and 6,036.45 is: 8,330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.13 : 15,279.23 = 6,036.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.13/15,279.23 = 6,036.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.13x = 15,279.23 × 6,036.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.13x = 92,232,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,232,307.93/11,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.13

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