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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.55, 15,220.73 and 5,993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.55, 15,220.73 and 5,993.68 is: 8,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.55 : 15,220.73 = 5,993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.55/15,220.73 = 5,993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.55x = 15,220.73 × 5,993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.55x = 91,228,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,228,161.92/11,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.25

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