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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.08, 15,263.88 and 5,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.08, 15,263.88 and 5,963.60 is: 8,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.08 : 15,263.88 = 5,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.08/15,263.88 = 5,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.08x = 15,263.88 × 5,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.08x = 91,027,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,027,674.77/10,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.62

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