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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.17, 15,222.98 and 5,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.17, 15,222.98 and 5,995.37 is: 8,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.17 : 15,222.98 = 5,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.17/15,222.98 = 5,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.17x = 15,222.98 × 5,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.17x = 91,267,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267,450.65/11,031.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.60

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