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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,045.41, 15,242.66 and 6,009.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,045.41, 15,242.66 and 6,009.63 is: 8,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,045.41 : 15,242.66 = 6,009.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,045.41/15,242.66 = 6,009.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,045.41x = 15,242.66 × 6,009.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,045.41x = 91,602,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,602,761.84/11,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.29

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