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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.28, 15,285.55 and 6,040.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.28, 15,285.55 and 6,040.71 is: 8,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.28 : 15,285.55 = 6,040.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.28/15,285.55 = 6,040.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.28x = 15,285.55 × 6,040.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.28x = 92,335,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,335,616.50/11,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.34

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