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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.67, 15,234.43 and 6,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.67, 15,234.43 and 6,003.72 is: 8,284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.67 : 15,234.43 = 6,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.67/15,234.43 = 6,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.67x = 15,234.43 × 6,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.67x = 91,463,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,463,248.33/11,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.96

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