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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.53, 15,237.46 and 6,005.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.53, 15,237.46 and 6,005.89 is: 8,288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.53 : 15,237.46 = 6,005.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.53/15,237.46 = 6,005.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.53x = 15,237.46 × 6,005.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.53x = 91,514,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,514,508.64/11,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.21

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