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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,038.62, 15,233.46 and 6,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,038.62, 15,233.46 and 6,002.82 is: 8,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,038.62 : 15,233.46 = 6,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,038.62/15,233.46 = 6,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,038.62x = 15,233.46 × 6,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,038.62x = 91,443,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,443,718.36/11,038.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.98

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