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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.95, 15,235.31 and 6,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.95, 15,235.31 and 6,004.27 is: 8,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.95 : 15,235.31 = 6,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.95/15,235.31 = 6,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.95x = 15,235.31 × 6,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.95x = 91,476,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,476,914.77/11,039.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.99

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