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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.95, 15,222.41 and 5,995.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.95, 15,222.41 and 5,995.00 is: 8,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.95 : 15,222.41 = 5,995.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.95/15,222.41 = 5,995.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.95x = 15,222.41 × 5,995.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.95x = 91,258,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,258,385.44/11,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.94

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