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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.83, 15,228.37 and 5,999.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.83, 15,228.37 and 5,999.39 is: 8,279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.83 : 15,228.37 = 5,999.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.83/15,228.37 = 5,999.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.83x = 15,228.37 × 5,999.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.83x = 91,360,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,360,983.40/11,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.33

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