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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.54, 15,183.08 and 5,966.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.54, 15,183.08 and 5,966.67 is: 8,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.54 : 15,183.08 = 5,966.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.54/15,183.08 = 5,966.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.54x = 15,183.08 × 5,966.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.54x = 90,592,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,592,454.05/11,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.78

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