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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,045.52, 15,242.66 and 6,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,045.52, 15,242.66 and 6,009.68 is: 8,293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,045.52 : 15,242.66 = 6,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,045.52/15,242.66 = 6,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,045.52x = 15,242.66 × 6,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,045.52x = 91,603,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603,402.69/11,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.26

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