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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.82, 15,281.87 and 6,105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.82, 15,281.87 and 6,105.82 is: 8,426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.82 : 15,281.87 = 6,105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.82/15,281.87 = 6,105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.82x = 15,281.87 × 6,105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.82x = 93,308,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,308,347.48/11,073.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,426.03

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