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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.88, 15,089.82 and 5,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.88, 15,089.82 and 5,953 is: 8,929.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.88 : 15,089.82 = 5,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.88/15,089.82 = 5,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.88x = 15,089.82 × 5,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.88x = 89,829,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,829,698.46/10,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.50

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