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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.57, 15,285.80 and 6,040.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.57, 15,285.80 and 6,040.74 is: 8,336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.57 : 15,285.80 = 6,040.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.57/15,285.80 = 6,040.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.57x = 15,285.80 × 6,040.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.57x = 92,337,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,337,581.94/11,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.30

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