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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.34, 15,235.59 and 6,004.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.34, 15,235.59 and 6,004.55 is: 8,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.34 : 15,235.59 = 6,004.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.34/15,235.59 = 6,004.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.34x = 15,235.59 × 6,004.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.34x = 91,482,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,482,861.93/11,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.24

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