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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,011, 15,195.18 and 6,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,011, 15,195.18 and 6,043 is: 8,339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,011 : 15,195.18 = 6,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,011/15,195.18 = 6,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,011x = 15,195.18 × 6,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,011x = 91,824,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,824,472.74/11,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.34

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