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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.92, 15,183.80 and 5,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.92, 15,183.80 and 5,966.96 is: 8,234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.92 : 15,183.80 = 5,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.92/15,183.80 = 5,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.92x = 15,183.80 × 5,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.92x = 90,601,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,601,021.49/11,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.27

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