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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.93, 15,238.07 and 6,006.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.93, 15,238.07 and 6,006.27 is: 8,288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.93 : 15,238.07 = 6,006.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.93/15,238.07 = 6,006.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.93x = 15,238.07 × 6,006.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.93x = 91,523,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,523,962.70/11,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.76

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