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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.61, 15,281.70 and 6,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.61, 15,281.70 and 6,037.79 is: 8,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.61 : 15,281.70 = 6,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.61/15,281.70 = 6,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.61x = 15,281.70 × 6,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.61x = 92,267,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,267,588.85/11,073.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.21

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