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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.51, 15,220.74 and 5,993.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.51, 15,220.74 and 5,993.74 is: 8,271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.51 : 15,220.74 = 5,993.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.51/15,220.74 = 5,993.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.51x = 15,220.74 × 5,993.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.51x = 91,229,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,229,158.17/11,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.37

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