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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.85, 15,230.68 and 6,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.85, 15,230.68 and 6,001.17 is: 8,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.85 : 15,230.68 = 6,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.85/15,230.68 = 6,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.85x = 15,230.68 × 6,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.85x = 91,401,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401,899.90/11,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.52

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