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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.31, 15,964.97 and 5,961.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.31, 15,964.97 and 5,961.11 is: 8,941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.31 : 15,964.97 = 5,961.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.31/15,964.97 = 5,961.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.31x = 15,964.97 × 5,961.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.31x = 95,168,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,168,832.69/10,643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.66

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