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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.98, 15,285.90 and 6,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.98, 15,285.90 and 6,041.06 is: 8,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.98 : 15,285.90 = 6,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.98/15,285.90 = 6,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.98x = 15,285.90 × 6,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.98x = 92,343,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,343,039.05/11,076.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.48

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