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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.61, 15,222.39 and 5,994.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.61, 15,222.39 and 5,994.93 is: 8,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.61 : 15,222.39 = 5,994.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.61/15,222.39 = 5,994.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.61x = 15,222.39 × 5,994.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.61x = 91,257,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,257,162.48/11,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.08

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