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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.58, 15,224.33 and 5,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.58, 15,224.33 and 5,996.77 is: 8,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.58 : 15,224.33 = 5,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.58/15,224.33 = 5,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.58x = 15,224.33 × 5,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.58x = 91,296,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,296,805.41/11,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.20

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