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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.61, 15,221.01 and 5,993.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.61, 15,221.01 and 5,993.93 is: 8,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.61 : 15,221.01 = 5,993.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.61/15,221.01 = 5,993.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.61x = 15,221.01 × 5,993.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.61x = 91,233,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,233,729.00/11,029.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.71

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