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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.99, 15,221.53 and 5,994.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.99, 15,221.53 and 5,994.31 is: 8,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.99 : 15,221.53 = 5,994.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.99/15,221.53 = 5,994.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.99x = 15,221.53 × 5,994.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.99x = 91,242,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,242,538.93/11,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.23

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