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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.98, 15,188.14 and 5,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005.98, 15,188.14 and 5,970.12 is: 8,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.98 : 15,188.14 = 5,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.98/15,188.14 = 5,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.98x = 15,188.14 × 5,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.98x = 90,675,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,675,018.38/11,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.70

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