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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.01, 15,216.06 and 5,990.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.01, 15,216.06 and 5,990.33 is: 8,266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.01 : 15,216.06 = 5,990.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.01/15,216.06 = 5,990.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.01x = 15,216.06 × 5,990.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.01x = 91,149,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,149,144.62/11,026.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.74

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