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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.70, 15,222.30 and 5,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.70, 15,222.30 and 5,994.96 is: 8,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.70 : 15,222.30 = 5,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.70/15,222.30 = 5,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.70x = 15,222.30 × 5,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.70x = 91,257,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,257,079.61/11,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.01

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