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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.05, 15,236.19 and 6,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.05, 15,236.19 and 6,005.16 is: 8,286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.05 : 15,236.19 = 6,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.05/15,236.19 = 6,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.05x = 15,236.19 × 6,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.05x = 91,495,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,495,758.74/11,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.87

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