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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041, 15,236.58 and 6,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041, 15,236.58 and 6,073 is: 8,380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041 : 15,236.58 = 6,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041/15,236.58 = 6,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041x = 15,236.58 × 6,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041x = 92,531,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,531,750.34/11,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.74

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