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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,106.74, 15,327.51 and 6,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,106.74, 15,327.51 and 6,071.27 is: 8,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,106.74 : 15,327.51 = 6,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,106.74/15,327.51 = 6,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,106.74x = 15,327.51 × 6,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,106.74x = 93,057,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,057,375.00/11,106.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.46

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