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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.93, 15,236.69 and 6,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.93, 15,236.69 and 6,005.27 is: 8,287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.93 : 15,236.69 = 6,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.93/15,236.69 = 6,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.93x = 15,236.69 × 6,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.93x = 91,500,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,500,331.15/11,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.37

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