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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.22, 15,228.14 and 5,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.22, 15,228.14 and 5,999.32 is: 8,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.22 : 15,228.14 = 5,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.22/15,228.14 = 5,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.22x = 15,228.14 × 5,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.22x = 91,358,484.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,358,484.86/11,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.81

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