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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041, 15,237.24 and 6,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041, 15,237.24 and 6,261.13 is: 8,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041 : 15,237.24 = 6,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041/15,237.24 = 6,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041x = 15,237.24 × 6,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041x = 95,402,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,402,340.48/11,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.73

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