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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.67, 15,132.25 and 5,932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.67, 15,132.25 and 5,932.92 is: 8,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.67 : 15,132.25 = 5,932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.67/15,132.25 = 5,932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.67x = 15,132.25 × 5,932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.67x = 89,778,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,778,428.67/10,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.29

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