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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001, 15,181.38 and 6,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001, 15,181.38 and 6,033 is: 8,325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001 : 15,181.38 = 6,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001/15,181.38 = 6,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001x = 15,181.38 × 6,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001x = 91,589,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,589,265.54/11,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.54

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