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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.76, 15,230.76 and 6,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.76, 15,230.76 and 6,001.02 is: 8,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.76 : 15,230.76 = 6,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.76/15,230.76 = 6,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.76x = 15,230.76 × 6,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.76x = 91,400,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,400,095.38/11,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.42

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