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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.05, 15,189.30 and 5,971.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.05, 15,189.30 and 5,971.17 is: 8,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.05 : 15,189.30 = 5,971.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.05/15,189.30 = 5,971.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.05x = 15,189.30 × 5,971.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.05x = 90,697,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,697,892.48/11,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.99

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