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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.88, 15,239.14 and 6,007.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.88, 15,239.14 and 6,007.01 is: 8,289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.88 : 15,239.14 = 6,007.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.88/15,239.14 = 6,007.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.88x = 15,239.14 × 6,007.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.88x = 91,541,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,541,660.88/11,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.65

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