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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.73, 15,253.46 and 5,959.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.73, 15,253.46 and 5,959.01 is: 8,921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.73 : 15,253.46 = 5,959.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.73/15,253.46 = 5,959.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.73x = 15,253.46 × 5,959.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.73x = 90,895,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,895,444.41/10,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.18

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