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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.23, 15,254.21 and 5,959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.23, 15,254.21 and 5,959.51 is: 8,921.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.23 : 15,254.21 = 5,959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.23/15,254.21 = 5,959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.23x = 15,254.21 × 5,959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.23x = 90,907,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,907,540.77/10,189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.93

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