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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.75, 15,237.86 and 6,073.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.75, 15,237.86 and 6,073.75 is: 8,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.75 : 15,237.86 = 6,073.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.75/15,237.86 = 6,073.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.75x = 15,237.86 × 6,073.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.75x = 92,550,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,550,952.18/11,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.91

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