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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.97, 15,235.44 and 6,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.97, 15,235.44 and 6,004.53 is: 8,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.97 : 15,235.44 = 6,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.97/15,235.44 = 6,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.97x = 15,235.44 × 6,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.97x = 91,481,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,481,656.54/11,039.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.40

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