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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.64, 16,871.40 and 6,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.64, 16,871.40 and 6,063.60 is: 9,076.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.64 : 16,871.40 = 6,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.64/16,871.40 = 6,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.64x = 16,871.40 × 6,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.64x = 102,301,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,301,421.04/11,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.81

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