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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.95, 15,239.37 and 6,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.95, 15,239.37 and 6,007.28 is: 8,290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.95 : 15,239.37 = 6,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.95/15,239.37 = 6,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.95x = 15,239.37 × 6,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.95x = 91,547,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,547,124.52/11,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.10

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