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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.99, 15,225.28 and 5,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.99, 15,225.28 and 5,997.16 is: 8,275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.99 : 15,225.28 = 5,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.99/15,225.28 = 5,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.99x = 15,225.28 × 5,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.99x = 91,308,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,308,440.20/11,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.95

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