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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,075.65, 15,284.42 and 6,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,075.65, 15,284.42 and 6,039.97 is: 8,335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,075.65 : 15,284.42 = 6,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,075.65/15,284.42 = 6,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,075.65x = 15,284.42 × 6,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,075.65x = 92,317,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,317,438.27/11,075.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.17

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