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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,043.78, 15,240.70 and 6,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,043.78, 15,240.70 and 6,008.28 is: 8,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,043.78 : 15,240.70 = 6,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,043.78/15,240.70 = 6,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,043.78x = 15,240.70 × 6,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,043.78x = 91,570,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,570,393.00/11,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.58

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