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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.30, 15,193.86 and 5,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.30, 15,193.86 and 5,974.26 is: 8,244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.30 : 15,193.86 = 5,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.30/15,193.86 = 5,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.30x = 15,193.86 × 5,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.30x = 90,772,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,772,070.04/11,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.29

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