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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.03, 15,287.63 and 6,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.03, 15,287.63 and 6,042.16 is: 8,338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.03 : 15,287.63 = 6,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.03/15,287.63 = 6,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.03x = 15,287.63 × 6,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.03x = 92,370,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,370,238.05/11,078.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.14

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