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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.16, 15,223.26 and 5,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.16, 15,223.26 and 5,995.66 is: 8,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.16 : 15,223.26 = 5,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.16/15,223.26 = 5,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.16x = 15,223.26 × 5,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.16x = 91,273,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,273,491.05/11,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.15

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