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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,044.61, 15,241.39 and 6,008.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,044.61, 15,241.39 and 6,008.87 is: 8,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,044.61 : 15,241.39 = 6,008.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,044.61/15,241.39 = 6,008.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,044.61x = 15,241.39 × 6,008.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,044.61x = 91,583,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,583,531.13/11,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.15

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