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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.88, 15,281.48 and 6,037.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.88, 15,281.48 and 6,037.98 is: 8,332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.88 : 15,281.48 = 6,037.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.88/15,281.48 = 6,037.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.88x = 15,281.48 × 6,037.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.88x = 92,269,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,269,270.61/11,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.15

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