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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.12, 15,238.33 and 6,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.12, 15,238.33 and 6,006.45 is: 8,289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.12 : 15,238.33 = 6,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.12/15,238.33 = 6,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.12x = 15,238.33 × 6,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.12x = 91,528,267.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,528,267.23/11,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.01

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