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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.24, 15,169.98 and 5,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.24, 15,169.98 and 5,957.32 is: 8,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.24 : 15,169.98 = 5,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.24/15,169.98 = 5,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.24x = 15,169.98 × 5,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.24x = 90,372,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,372,425.25/10,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,939.59

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