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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.36, 15,222.05 and 5,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.36, 15,222.05 and 5,994.68 is: 8,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.36 : 15,222.05 = 5,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.36/15,222.05 = 5,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.36x = 15,222.05 × 5,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.36x = 91,251,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,251,349.26/11,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.74

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