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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.44, 15,224.77 and 5,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.44, 15,224.77 and 5,996.72 is: 8,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.44 : 15,224.77 = 5,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.44/15,224.77 = 5,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.44x = 15,224.77 × 5,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.44x = 91,298,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,298,606.63/11,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.47

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