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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.88, 15,211.76 and 5,987.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.88, 15,211.76 and 5,987.11 is: 8,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.88 : 15,211.76 = 5,987.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.88/15,211.76 = 5,987.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.88x = 15,211.76 × 5,987.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.88x = 91,074,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,074,412.45/11,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.31

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