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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.77, 15,236.55 and 6,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.77, 15,236.55 and 6,005.28 is: 8,287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.77 : 15,236.55 = 6,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.77/15,236.55 = 6,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.77x = 15,236.55 × 6,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.77x = 91,499,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,499,748.98/11,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.44

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