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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.94, 15,237.88 and 6,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.94, 15,237.88 and 6,073.94 is: 8,382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.94 : 15,237.88 = 6,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.94/15,237.88 = 6,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.94x = 15,237.88 × 6,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.94x = 92,553,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,553,968.85/11,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.04

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