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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,043.76, 15,239.72 and 6,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,043.76, 15,239.72 and 6,007.94 is: 8,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,043.76 : 15,239.72 = 6,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,043.76/15,239.72 = 6,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,043.76x = 15,239.72 × 6,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,043.76x = 91,559,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,559,323.38/11,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.59

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