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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,038.95, 15,233.93 and 6,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,038.95, 15,233.93 and 6,003.27 is: 8,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,038.95 : 15,233.93 = 6,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,038.95/15,233.93 = 6,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,038.95x = 15,233.93 × 6,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,038.95x = 91,453,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,453,394.95/11,038.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.61

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