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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.55, 15,235.80 and 6,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.55, 15,235.80 and 6,004.66 is: 8,286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.55 : 15,235.80 = 6,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.55/15,235.80 = 6,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.55x = 15,235.80 × 6,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.55x = 91,485,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,485,722.65/11,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.34

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