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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.62, 15,226.32 and 5,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.62, 15,226.32 and 5,997.72 is: 8,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.62 : 15,226.32 = 5,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.62/15,226.32 = 5,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.62x = 15,226.32 × 5,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.62x = 91,323,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,323,203.99/11,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.81

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