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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.99, 15,223.91 and 5,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.99, 15,223.91 and 5,996.16 is: 8,274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.99 : 15,223.91 = 5,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.99/15,223.91 = 5,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.99x = 15,223.91 × 5,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.99x = 91,284,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,284,970.20/11,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.57

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