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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.08, 15,226.41 and 5,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.08, 15,226.41 and 5,998.28 is: 8,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.08 : 15,226.41 = 5,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.08/15,226.41 = 5,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.08x = 15,226.41 × 5,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.08x = 91,332,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,332,270.57/11,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.29

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