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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.78, 15,222.42 and 5,994.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.78, 15,222.42 and 5,994.92 is: 8,272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.78 : 15,222.42 = 5,994.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.78/15,222.42 = 5,994.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.78x = 15,222.42 × 5,994.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.78x = 91,257,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,257,190.11/11,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.96

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