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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.91, 15,200.52 and 5,979.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.91, 15,200.52 and 5,979.17 is: 8,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.91 : 15,200.52 = 5,979.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.91/15,200.52 = 5,979.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.91x = 15,200.52 × 5,979.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.91x = 90,886,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,886,417.17/11,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.22

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