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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.50, 15,190.36 and 6,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.50, 15,190.36 and 6,039.50 is: 8,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.50 : 15,190.36 = 6,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.50/15,190.36 = 6,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.50x = 15,190.36 × 6,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.50x = 91,742,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,742,179.22/11,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.52

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