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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.48, 15,237.11 and 6,005.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.48, 15,237.11 and 6,005.64 is: 8,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.48 : 15,237.11 = 6,005.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.48/15,237.11 = 6,005.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.48x = 15,237.11 × 6,005.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.48x = 91,508,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,508,669.45/11,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.72

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