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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.54, 15,227.46 and 5,998.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.54, 15,227.46 and 5,998.86 is: 8,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.54 : 15,227.46 = 5,998.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.54/15,227.46 = 5,998.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.54x = 15,227.46 × 5,998.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.54x = 91,347,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,347,400.70/11,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.32

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