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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.41, 15,239.43 and 6,794.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.41, 15,239.43 and 6,794.58 is: 9,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.41 : 15,239.43 = 6,794.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.41/15,239.43 = 6,794.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.41x = 15,239.43 × 6,794.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.41x = 103,545,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,545,526.29/11,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.93

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