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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.06, 15,225.59 and 5,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.06, 15,225.59 and 5,997.26 is: 8,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.06 : 15,225.59 = 5,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.06/15,225.59 = 5,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.06x = 15,225.59 × 5,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.06x = 91,311,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,311,715.77/11,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.20

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