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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.59, 15,223.71 and 5,995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.59, 15,223.71 and 5,995.81 is: 8,274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.59 : 15,223.71 = 5,995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.59/15,223.71 = 5,995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.59x = 15,223.71 × 5,995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.59x = 91,278,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,278,502.93/11,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.28

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