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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.46, 15,222.11 and 5,994.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.46, 15,222.11 and 5,994.69 is: 8,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.46 : 15,222.11 = 5,994.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.46/15,222.11 = 5,994.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.46x = 15,222.11 × 5,994.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.46x = 91,251,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,251,800.62/11,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.71

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