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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.39, 15,285.33 and 6,040.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.39, 15,285.33 and 6,040.62 is: 8,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.39 : 15,285.33 = 6,040.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.39/15,285.33 = 6,040.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.39x = 15,285.33 × 6,040.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.39x = 92,332,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,332,870.10/11,076.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.01

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