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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.06, 15,287.24 and 6,042.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.06, 15,287.24 and 6,042.18 is: 8,337.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.06 : 15,287.24 = 6,042.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.06/15,287.24 = 6,042.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.06x = 15,287.24 × 6,042.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.06x = 92,368,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,368,225.57/11,078.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.94

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