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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,021.70, 15,210.08 and 5,985.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,021.70, 15,210.08 and 5,985.93 is: 8,260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,021.70 : 15,210.08 = 5,985.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,021.70/15,210.08 = 5,985.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,021.70x = 15,210.08 × 5,985.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,021.70x = 91,046,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,046,444.24/11,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.65

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