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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,044.95, 15,241.68 and 6,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,044.95, 15,241.68 and 6,009.05 is: 8,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,044.95 : 15,241.68 = 6,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,044.95/15,241.68 = 6,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,044.95x = 15,241.68 × 6,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,044.95x = 91,587,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,587,941.00/11,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.29

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