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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.84, 15,221.45 and 5,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.84, 15,221.45 and 5,994 is: 8,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.84 : 15,221.45 = 5,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.84/15,221.45 = 5,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.84x = 15,221.45 × 5,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.84x = 91,237,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,237,371.30/11,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.87

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