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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,037.02, 15,230.43 and 6,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,037.02, 15,230.43 and 6,001.22 is: 8,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,037.02 : 15,230.43 = 6,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,037.02/15,230.43 = 6,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,037.02x = 15,230.43 × 6,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,037.02x = 91,401,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401,161.12/11,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.33

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