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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.28, 15,323.74 and 6,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.28, 15,323.74 and 6,068.71 is: 8,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.28 : 15,323.74 = 6,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.28/15,323.74 = 6,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.28x = 15,323.74 × 6,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.28x = 92,995,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,995,334.18/11,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.73

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