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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.58, 15,225.71 and 5,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.58, 15,225.71 and 5,997.77 is: 8,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.58 : 15,225.71 = 5,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.58/15,225.71 = 5,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.58x = 15,225.71 × 5,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.58x = 91,320,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,320,306.67/11,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.58

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