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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033, 15,225.23 and 5,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033, 15,225.23 and 5,997.06 is: 8,275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033 : 15,225.23 = 5,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033/15,225.23 = 5,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033x = 15,225.23 × 5,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033x = 91,306,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,306,617.82/11,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.77

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