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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.94, 15,230.79 and 6,001.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.94, 15,230.79 and 6,001.11 is: 8,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.94 : 15,230.79 = 6,001.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.94/15,230.79 = 6,001.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.94x = 15,230.79 × 6,001.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.94x = 91,401,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401,646.18/11,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.43

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