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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.59, 15,226.64 and 5,998.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.59, 15,226.64 and 5,998.15 is: 8,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.59 : 15,226.64 = 5,998.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.59/15,226.64 = 5,998.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.59x = 15,226.64 × 5,998.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.59x = 91,331,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,331,594.58/11,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.60

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