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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.78, 15,237.93 and 6,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.78, 15,237.93 and 6,006.28 is: 8,288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.78 : 15,237.93 = 6,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.78/15,237.93 = 6,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.78x = 15,237.93 × 6,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.78x = 91,523,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,523,274.20/11,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.82

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