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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.05, 15,221.62 and 5,994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.05, 15,221.62 and 5,994.35 is: 8,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.05 : 15,221.62 = 5,994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.05/15,221.62 = 5,994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.05x = 15,221.62 × 5,994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.05x = 91,243,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,243,717.85/11,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.29

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