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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.62, 15,556.86 and 5,988.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.62, 15,556.86 and 5,988.33 is: 8,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.62 : 15,556.86 = 5,988.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.62/15,556.86 = 5,988.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.62x = 15,556.86 × 5,988.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.62x = 93,159,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,159,611.44/10,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,983.90

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