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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.48, 15,220.98 and 5,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.48, 15,220.98 and 5,993.92 is: 8,271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.48 : 15,220.98 = 5,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.48/15,220.98 = 5,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.48x = 15,220.98 × 5,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.48x = 91,233,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,233,336.44/11,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.77

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