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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.87, 15,227.03 and 5,998.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.87, 15,227.03 and 5,998.43 is: 8,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.87 : 15,227.03 = 5,998.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.87/15,227.03 = 5,998.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.87x = 15,227.03 × 5,998.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.87x = 91,338,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,338,273.56/11,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.99

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