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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.80, 15,239.37 and 6,007.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.80, 15,239.37 and 6,007.06 is: 8,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.80 : 15,239.37 = 6,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.80/15,239.37 = 6,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.80x = 15,239.37 × 6,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.80x = 91,543,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,543,851.53/11,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.91

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