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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,037.82, 15,232.25 and 6,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,037.82, 15,232.25 and 6,002.08 is: 8,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,037.82 : 15,232.25 = 6,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,037.82/15,232.25 = 6,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,037.82x = 15,232.25 × 6,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,037.82x = 91,425,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,425,183.08/11,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.90

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