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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041, 15,236.77 and 6,005.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041, 15,236.77 and 6,005.33 is: 8,287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041 : 15,236.77 = 6,005.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041/15,236.77 = 6,005.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041x = 15,236.77 × 6,005.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041x = 91,501,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,501,831.98/11,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.46

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