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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.02, 15,189.69 and 5,971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.02, 15,189.69 and 5,971.22 is: 8,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.02 : 15,189.69 = 5,971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.02/15,189.69 = 5,971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.02x = 15,189.69 × 5,971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.02x = 90,700,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,700,980.72/11,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.28

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