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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,038.88, 15,233.59 and 6,003.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,038.88, 15,233.59 and 6,003.05 is: 8,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,038.88 : 15,233.59 = 6,003.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,038.88/15,233.59 = 6,003.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,038.88x = 15,233.59 × 6,003.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,038.88x = 91,448,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,448,025.53/11,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.18

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