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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.50, 15,237.30 and 6,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.50, 15,237.30 and 6,073.50 is: 8,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.50 : 15,237.30 = 6,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.50/15,237.30 = 6,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.50x = 15,237.30 × 6,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.50x = 92,543,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,543,741.55/11,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.45

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