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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.55, 15,226.25 and 5,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.55, 15,226.25 and 5,997.68 is: 8,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.55 : 15,226.25 = 5,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.55/15,226.25 = 5,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.55x = 15,226.25 × 5,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.55x = 91,322,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,322,175.10/11,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.77

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