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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.04, 15,221.52 and 5,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.04, 15,221.52 and 5,994.27 is: 8,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.04 : 15,221.52 = 5,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.04/15,221.52 = 5,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.04x = 15,221.52 × 5,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.04x = 91,241,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,241,900.69/11,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.13

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