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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.71, 15,229.35 and 5,999.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.71, 15,229.35 and 5,999.97 is: 8,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.71 : 15,229.35 = 5,999.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.71/15,229.35 = 5,999.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.71x = 15,229.35 × 5,999.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.71x = 91,375,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,375,643.12/11,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.00

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