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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.65, 15,222.57 and 5,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.65, 15,222.57 and 5,995.17 is: 8,273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.65 : 15,222.57 = 5,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.65/15,222.57 = 5,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.65x = 15,222.57 × 5,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.65x = 91,261,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,261,894.99/11,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.48

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