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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.82, 15,230.87 and 6,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.82, 15,230.87 and 6,001.08 is: 8,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.82 : 15,230.87 = 6,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.82/15,230.87 = 6,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.82x = 15,230.87 × 6,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.82x = 91,401,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401,639.33/11,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.52

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