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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.74, 15,220.80 and 5,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.74, 15,220.80 and 5,993.76 is: 8,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.74 : 15,220.80 = 5,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.74/15,220.80 = 5,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.74x = 15,220.80 × 5,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.74x = 91,229,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,229,822.21/11,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.26

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