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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.73, 15,190.67 and 5,972.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.73, 15,190.67 and 5,972.03 is: 8,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.73 : 15,190.67 = 5,972.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.73/15,190.67 = 5,972.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.73x = 15,190.67 × 5,972.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.73x = 90,719,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,719,132.90/11,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.40

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