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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,038.82, 15,233.63 and 6,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,038.82, 15,233.63 and 6,003.08 is: 8,284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,038.82 : 15,233.63 = 6,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,038.82/15,233.63 = 6,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,038.82x = 15,233.63 × 6,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,038.82x = 91,448,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,448,699.58/11,038.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.28

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