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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,038.74, 15,233.54 and 6,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,038.74, 15,233.54 and 6,003.02 is: 8,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,038.74 : 15,233.54 = 6,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,038.74/15,233.54 = 6,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,038.74x = 15,233.54 × 6,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,038.74x = 91,447,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,447,244.28/11,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.21

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