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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039, 15,233.82 and 6,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039, 15,233.82 and 6,071 is: 8,377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039 : 15,233.82 = 6,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039/15,233.82 = 6,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039x = 15,233.82 × 6,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039x = 92,484,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,484,521.22/11,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.98

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