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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.30, 15,279.68 and 6,036.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.30, 15,279.68 and 6,036.43 is: 8,330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.30 : 15,279.68 = 6,036.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.30/15,279.68 = 6,036.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.30x = 15,279.68 × 6,036.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.30x = 92,234,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,234,714.73/11,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.22

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