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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.42, 15,235.89 and 6,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.42, 15,235.89 and 6,004.69 is: 8,286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.42 : 15,235.89 = 6,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.42/15,235.89 = 6,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.42x = 15,235.89 × 6,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.42x = 91,486,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,486,735.72/11,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.52

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