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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.91, 15,183.61 and 5,967.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.91, 15,183.61 and 5,967.05 is: 8,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.91 : 15,183.61 = 5,967.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.91/15,183.61 = 5,967.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.91x = 15,183.61 × 5,967.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.91x = 90,601,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,601,269.21/11,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.30

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