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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.57, 15,237.14 and 6,005.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.57, 15,237.14 and 6,005.69 is: 8,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.57 : 15,237.14 = 6,005.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.57/15,237.14 = 6,005.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.57x = 15,237.14 × 6,005.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.57x = 91,509,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,509,539.33/11,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.73

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