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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.97, 15,190.88 and 5,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.97, 15,190.88 and 5,972.30 is: 8,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.97 : 15,190.88 = 5,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.97/15,190.88 = 5,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.97x = 15,190.88 × 5,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.97x = 90,724,443.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,724,443.77/11,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.71

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