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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.50, 15,221.90 and 5,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.50, 15,221.90 and 5,994.80 is: 8,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.50 : 15,221.90 = 5,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.50/15,221.90 = 5,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.50x = 15,221.90 × 5,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.50x = 91,252,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,252,246.12/11,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.72

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