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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.62, 15,225.10 and 5,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.62, 15,225.10 and 5,996.82 is: 8,275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.62 : 15,225.10 = 5,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.62/15,225.10 = 5,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.62x = 15,225.10 × 5,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.62x = 91,302,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,302,184.18/11,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.66

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