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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.49, 15,225.97 and 5,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.49, 15,225.97 and 5,997.66 is: 8,276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.49 : 15,225.97 = 5,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.49/15,225.97 = 5,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.49x = 15,225.97 × 5,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.49x = 91,320,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,320,191.23/11,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.64

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