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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,107.74, 15,328.89 and 6,072.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,107.74, 15,328.89 and 6,072.27 is: 8,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,107.74 : 15,328.89 = 6,072.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,107.74/15,328.89 = 6,072.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,107.74x = 15,328.89 × 6,072.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,107.74x = 93,081,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,081,158.88/11,107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.85

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