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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.80, 16,872.90 and 6,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.80, 16,872.90 and 6,064.60 is: 9,083.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.80 : 16,872.90 = 6,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.80/16,872.90 = 6,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.80x = 16,872.90 × 6,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.80x = 102,327,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,327,389.34/11,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.82

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