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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.51, 15,285.88 and 6,040.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.51, 15,285.88 and 6,040.71 is: 8,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.51 : 15,285.88 = 6,040.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.51/15,285.88 = 6,040.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.51x = 15,285.88 × 6,040.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.51x = 92,337,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,337,575.73/11,076.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.34

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