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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.16, 15,361.03 and 6,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.16, 15,361.03 and 6,026.73 is: 8,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.16 : 15,361.03 = 6,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.16/15,361.03 = 6,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.16x = 15,361.03 × 6,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.16x = 92,576,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,576,780.33/11,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.90

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