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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.62, 15,222.33 and 5,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.62, 15,222.33 and 5,994.82 is: 8,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.62 : 15,222.33 = 5,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.62/15,222.33 = 5,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.62x = 15,222.33 × 5,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.62x = 91,255,128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,255,128.33/11,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.89

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