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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.46, 15,217.96 and 5,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.46, 15,217.96 and 5,991.72 is: 8,268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.46 : 15,217.96 = 5,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.46/15,217.96 = 5,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.46x = 15,217.96 × 5,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.46x = 91,181,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,181,793.34/11,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.61

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