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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.93, 15,541.35 and 5,929.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.93, 15,541.35 and 5,929.73 is: 8,887.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.93 : 15,541.35 = 5,929.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.93/15,541.35 = 5,929.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.93x = 15,541.35 × 5,929.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.93x = 92,156,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,156,009.34/10,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.71

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