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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002, 15,183.72 and 6,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002, 15,183.72 and 6,034.96 is: 8,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002 : 15,183.72 = 6,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002/15,183.72 = 6,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002x = 15,183.72 × 6,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002x = 91,633,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,633,142.85/11,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.77

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