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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.42, 15,279.82 and 6,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.42, 15,279.82 and 6,036.63 is: 8,330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.42 : 15,279.82 = 6,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.42/15,279.82 = 6,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.42x = 15,279.82 × 6,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.42x = 92,238,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,238,619.81/11,072.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.48

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