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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.88, 15,091.32 and 5,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.88, 15,091.32 and 5,954 is: 8,931

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.88 : 15,091.32 = 5,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.88/15,091.32 = 5,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.88x = 15,091.32 × 5,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.88x = 89,853,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,853,719.28/10,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931

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