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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.54, 15,224.88 and 5,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.54, 15,224.88 and 5,996.74 is: 8,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.54 : 15,224.88 = 5,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.54/15,224.88 = 5,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.54x = 15,224.88 × 5,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.54x = 91,299,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,299,646.89/11,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.49

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