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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,038.42, 15,233.19 and 6,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,038.42, 15,233.19 and 6,002.85 is: 8,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,038.42 : 15,233.19 = 6,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,038.42/15,233.19 = 6,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,038.42x = 15,233.19 × 6,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,038.42x = 91,442,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,442,554.59/11,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.03

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