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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.99, 15,182.52 and 5,966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.99, 15,182.52 and 5,966.22 is: 8,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.99 : 15,182.52 = 5,966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.99/15,182.52 = 5,966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.99x = 15,182.52 × 5,966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.99x = 90,582,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,582,254.47/11,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.26

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