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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.21, 15,235.40 and 6,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.21, 15,235.40 and 6,004.44 is: 8,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.21 : 15,235.40 = 6,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.21/15,235.40 = 6,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.21x = 15,235.40 × 6,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.21x = 91,480,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,480,060.19/11,040.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.08

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