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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.54, 15,226.26 and 5,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.54, 15,226.26 and 5,997.74 is: 8,276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.54 : 15,226.26 = 5,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.54/15,226.26 = 5,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.54x = 15,226.26 × 5,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.54x = 91,323,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,323,148.65/11,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.87

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