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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.83, 15,221.21 and 5,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.83, 15,221.21 and 5,994.06 is: 8,271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.83 : 15,221.21 = 5,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.83/15,221.21 = 5,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.83x = 15,221.21 × 5,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.83x = 91,236,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,236,816.04/11,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.82

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