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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.99, 15,280.53 and 6,037.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.99, 15,280.53 and 6,037.25 is: 8,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.99 : 15,280.53 = 6,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.99/15,280.53 = 6,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.99x = 15,280.53 × 6,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.99x = 92,252,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,252,303.34/11,072.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.29

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