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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.46, 15,227.62 and 5,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.46, 15,227.62 and 5,998.72 is: 8,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.46 : 15,227.62 = 5,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.46/15,227.62 = 5,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.46x = 15,227.62 × 5,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.46x = 91,346,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,346,228.65/11,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.27

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