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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.07, 15,476.58 and 5,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.07, 15,476.58 and 5,950.21 is: 8,915.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.07 : 15,476.58 = 5,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.07/15,476.58 = 5,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.07x = 15,476.58 × 5,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.07x = 92,088,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,088,901.08/10,329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.51

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