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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.39, 15,187.39 and 5,969.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005.39, 15,187.39 and 5,969.59 is: 8,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.39 : 15,187.39 = 5,969.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.39/15,187.39 = 5,969.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.39x = 15,187.39 × 5,969.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.39x = 90,662,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,662,385.69/11,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.00

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