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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.71, 15,227.97 and 5,998.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.71, 15,227.97 and 5,998.97 is: 8,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.71 : 15,227.97 = 5,998.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.71/15,227.97 = 5,998.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.71x = 15,227.97 × 5,998.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.71x = 91,352,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,352,105.20/11,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.61

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