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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.81, 15,190.53 and 5,971.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.81, 15,190.53 and 5,971.83 is: 8,240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.81 : 15,190.53 = 5,971.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.81/15,190.53 = 5,971.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.81x = 15,190.53 × 5,971.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.81x = 90,715,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,715,262.77/11,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.99

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