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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.65, 15,221.19 and 5,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.65, 15,221.19 and 5,994.17 is: 8,272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.65 : 15,221.19 = 5,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.65/15,221.19 = 5,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.65x = 15,221.19 × 5,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.65x = 91,238,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,238,324.36/11,029.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.10

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