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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.91, 15,238.44 and 6,007.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.91, 15,238.44 and 6,007.05 is: 8,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.91 : 15,238.44 = 6,007.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.91/15,238.44 = 6,007.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.91x = 15,238.44 × 6,007.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.91x = 91,538,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,538,071.00/11,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.31

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