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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.93, 15,233.81 and 7,006.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.93, 15,233.81 and 7,006.29 is: 9,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.93 : 15,233.81 = 7,006.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.93/15,233.81 = 7,006.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.93x = 15,233.81 × 7,006.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.93x = 106,732,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,732,490.66/11,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.98

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