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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.34, 15,904.98 and 5,932.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.34, 15,904.98 and 5,932.32 is: 8,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.34 : 15,904.98 = 5,932.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.34/15,904.98 = 5,932.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.34x = 15,904.98 × 5,932.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.34x = 94,353,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353,430.95/10,610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.59

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