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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.52, 15,222 and 5,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.52, 15,222 and 5,994.84 is: 8,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.52 : 15,222 = 5,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.52/15,222 = 5,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.52x = 15,222 × 5,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.52x = 91,253,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,253,454.48/11,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.82

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