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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.62, 15,220.95 and 5,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.62, 15,220.95 and 5,993.82 is: 8,271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.62 : 15,220.95 = 5,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.62/15,220.95 = 5,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.62x = 15,220.95 × 5,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.62x = 91,231,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,231,634.53/11,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.51

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