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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.92, 15,228.32 and 5,999.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.92, 15,228.32 and 5,999.03 is: 8,278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.92 : 15,228.32 = 5,999.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.92/15,228.32 = 5,999.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.92x = 15,228.32 × 5,999.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.92x = 91,355,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,355,210.14/11,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.74

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