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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.93, 15,282.08 and 6,038.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.93, 15,282.08 and 6,038.22 is: 8,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.93 : 15,282.08 = 6,038.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.93/15,282.08 = 6,038.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.93x = 15,282.08 × 6,038.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.93x = 92,276,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,276,610.86/11,073.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.78

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