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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.66, 15,285.73 and 6,040.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.66, 15,285.73 and 6,040.79 is: 8,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.66 : 15,285.73 = 6,040.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.66/15,285.73 = 6,040.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.66x = 15,285.73 × 6,040.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.66x = 92,337,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,337,778.29/11,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.25

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