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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.27, 15,279.43 and 6,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.27, 15,279.43 and 6,036.60 is: 8,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.27 : 15,279.43 = 6,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.27/15,279.43 = 6,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.27x = 15,279.43 × 6,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.27x = 92,235,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,235,807.14/11,072.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.34

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