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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.12, 15,233.87 and 6,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.12, 15,233.87 and 6,003.26 is: 8,284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.12 : 15,233.87 = 6,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.12/15,233.87 = 6,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.12x = 15,233.87 × 6,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.12x = 91,452,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,452,806.25/11,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.43

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