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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,045.54, 15,242.70 and 6,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,045.54, 15,242.70 and 6,009.66 is: 8,293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,045.54 : 15,242.70 = 6,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,045.54/15,242.70 = 6,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,045.54x = 15,242.70 × 6,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,045.54x = 91,603,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603,444.48/11,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.25

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