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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,043.71, 15,240.15 and 6,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,043.71, 15,240.15 and 6,007.82 is: 8,290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,043.71 : 15,240.15 = 6,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,043.71/15,240.15 = 6,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,043.71x = 15,240.15 × 6,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,043.71x = 91,560,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,560,001.77/11,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.70

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