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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,044.76, 15,241.10 and 6,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,044.76, 15,241.10 and 6,008.94 is: 8,291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,044.76 : 15,241.10 = 6,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,044.76/15,241.10 = 6,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,044.76x = 15,241.10 × 6,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,044.76x = 91,582,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,582,855.43/11,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.97

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