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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.74, 15,280.10 and 6,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.74, 15,280.10 and 6,036.97 is: 8,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.74 : 15,280.10 = 6,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.74/15,280.10 = 6,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.74x = 15,280.10 × 6,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.74x = 92,245,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,245,505.30/11,072.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.87

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