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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,045.46, 15,242.28 and 6,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,045.46, 15,242.28 and 6,009.70 is: 8,293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,045.46 : 15,242.28 = 6,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,045.46/15,242.28 = 6,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,045.46x = 15,242.28 × 6,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,045.46x = 91,601,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,601,614.57/11,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.14

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