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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.84, 15,237.78 and 6,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.84, 15,237.78 and 6,006.06 is: 8,288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.84 : 15,237.78 = 6,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.84/15,237.78 = 6,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.84x = 15,237.78 × 6,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.84x = 91,519,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,519,020.95/11,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.38

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