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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.53, 15,211.10 and 5,986.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.53, 15,211.10 and 5,986.76 is: 8,261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.53 : 15,211.10 = 5,986.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.53/15,211.10 = 5,986.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.53x = 15,211.10 × 5,986.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.53x = 91,065,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,065,143.95/11,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.73

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