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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,075.99, 15,284.64 and 6,040.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,075.99, 15,284.64 and 6,040.23 is: 8,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,075.99 : 15,284.64 = 6,040.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,075.99/15,284.64 = 6,040.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,075.99x = 15,284.64 × 6,040.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,075.99x = 92,322,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,322,741.07/11,075.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.40

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