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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.81, 15,234.72 and 6,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.81, 15,234.72 and 6,003.94 is: 8,285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.81 : 15,234.72 = 6,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.81/15,234.72 = 6,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.81x = 15,234.72 × 6,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.81x = 91,468,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,468,344.80/11,039.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.32

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