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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.06, 15,222.74 and 5,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.06, 15,222.74 and 5,995.28 is: 8,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.06 : 15,222.74 = 5,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.06/15,222.74 = 5,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.06x = 15,222.74 × 5,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.06x = 91,264,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,264,588.67/11,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.42

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