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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.62, 15,229.25 and 5,999.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.62, 15,229.25 and 5,999.85 is: 8,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.62 : 15,229.25 = 5,999.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.62/15,229.25 = 5,999.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.62x = 15,229.25 × 5,999.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.62x = 91,373,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,373,185.61/11,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.84

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