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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.74, 15,285.71 and 6,041.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.74, 15,285.71 and 6,041.00 is: 8,336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.74 : 15,285.71 = 6,041.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.74/15,285.71 = 6,041.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.74x = 15,285.71 × 6,041.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.74x = 92,340,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,340,867.48/11,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.47

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