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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.82, 15,236.91 and 6,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.82, 15,236.91 and 6,005.95 is: 8,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.82 : 15,236.91 = 6,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.82/15,236.91 = 6,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.82x = 15,236.91 × 6,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.82x = 91,512,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,512,081.52/11,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.77

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