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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.74, 15,222.57 and 5,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.74, 15,222.57 and 5,995.06 is: 8,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.74 : 15,222.57 = 5,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.74/15,222.57 = 5,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.74x = 15,222.57 × 5,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.74x = 91,260,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,260,159.97/11,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.26

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