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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,037.96, 15,232.69 and 6,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,037.96, 15,232.69 and 6,002.52 is: 8,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,037.96 : 15,232.69 = 6,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,037.96/15,232.69 = 6,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,037.96x = 15,232.69 × 6,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,037.96x = 91,434,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,434,526.38/11,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.64

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