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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.74, 15,211.33 and 5,986.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.74, 15,211.33 and 5,986.85 is: 8,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.74 : 15,211.33 = 5,986.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.74/15,211.33 = 5,986.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.74x = 15,211.33 × 5,986.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.74x = 91,067,951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,067,951.01/11,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.83

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