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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.07, 15,470.60 and 5,946.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.07, 15,470.60 and 5,946.21 is: 8,909.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.07 : 15,470.60 = 5,946.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.07/15,470.60 = 5,946.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.07x = 15,470.60 × 5,946.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.07x = 91,991,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,991,406.69/10,325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.52

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