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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.71, 15,217.14 and 5,990.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.71, 15,217.14 and 5,990.88 is: 8,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.71 : 15,217.14 = 5,990.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.71/15,217.14 = 5,990.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.71x = 15,217.14 × 5,990.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.71x = 91,164,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,164,059.68/11,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.57

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