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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.88, 15,237.80 and 6,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.88, 15,237.80 and 6,073.88 is: 8,381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.88 : 15,237.80 = 6,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.88/15,237.80 = 6,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.88x = 15,237.80 × 6,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.88x = 92,552,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,552,568.66/11,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.96

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