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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.79, 15,183.43 and 5,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.79, 15,183.43 and 5,966.92 is: 8,234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.79 : 15,183.43 = 5,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.79/15,183.43 = 5,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.79x = 15,183.43 × 5,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.79x = 90,598,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598,312.14/11,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.12

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