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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.87, 15,235.12 and 6,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.87, 15,235.12 and 6,004.14 is: 8,285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.87 : 15,235.12 = 6,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.87/15,235.12 = 6,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.87x = 15,235.12 × 6,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.87x = 91,473,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,473,717.22/11,039.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.76

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