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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.91, 15,913.98 and 5,928.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.91, 15,913.98 and 5,928.07 is: 8,900.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.91 : 15,913.98 = 5,928.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.91/15,913.98 = 5,928.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.91x = 15,913.98 × 5,928.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.91x = 94,339,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,339,187.42/10,598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.84

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