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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,004.72, 15,184.92 and 6,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,004.72, 15,184.92 and 6,036.72 is: 8,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,004.72 : 15,184.92 = 6,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,004.72/15,184.92 = 6,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,004.72x = 15,184.92 × 6,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,004.72x = 91,667,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,667,110.26/11,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.80

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