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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.55, 15,224.87 and 5,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.55, 15,224.87 and 5,996.68 is: 8,275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.55 : 15,224.87 = 5,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.55/15,224.87 = 5,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.55x = 15,224.87 × 5,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.55x = 91,298,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,298,673.43/11,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.39

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