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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.70, 15,221.12 and 5,993.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.70, 15,221.12 and 5,993.93 is: 8,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.70 : 15,221.12 = 5,993.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.70/15,221.12 = 5,993.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.70x = 15,221.12 × 5,993.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.70x = 91,234,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,234,335.88/11,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.70

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