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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.68, 15,280.12 and 6,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.68, 15,280.12 and 6,037.14 is: 8,331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.68 : 15,280.12 = 6,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.68/15,280.12 = 6,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.68x = 15,280.12 × 6,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.68x = 92,248,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248,223.66/11,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.16

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