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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.38, 15,237.11 and 6,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.38, 15,237.11 and 6,073.38 is: 8,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.38 : 15,237.11 = 6,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.38/15,237.11 = 6,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.38x = 15,237.11 × 6,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.38x = 92,540,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,540,759.13/11,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.27

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