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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.46, 15,226.26 and 5,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.46, 15,226.26 and 5,997.78 is: 8,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.46 : 15,226.26 = 5,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.46/15,226.26 = 5,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.46x = 15,226.26 × 5,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.46x = 91,323,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,323,757.70/11,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.98

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