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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.68, 15,237.32 and 6,005.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.68, 15,237.32 and 6,005.81 is: 8,287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.68 : 15,237.32 = 6,005.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.68/15,237.32 = 6,005.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.68x = 15,237.32 × 6,005.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.68x = 91,512,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,512,456.89/11,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.91

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