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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.93, 15,228.41 and 5,999.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.93, 15,228.41 and 5,999.27 is: 8,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.93 : 15,228.41 = 5,999.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.93/15,228.41 = 5,999.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.93x = 15,228.41 × 5,999.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.93x = 91,359,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,359,237.12/11,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.09

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