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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.46, 15,220.72 and 5,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.46, 15,220.72 and 5,993.72 is: 8,271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.46 : 15,220.72 = 5,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.46/15,220.72 = 5,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.46x = 15,220.72 × 5,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.46x = 91,228,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,228,733.88/11,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.37

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