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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,644.06, 15,966.09 and 5,961.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,644.06, 15,966.09 and 5,961.86 is: 8,942.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,644.06 : 15,966.09 = 5,961.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,644.06/15,966.09 = 5,961.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,644.06x = 15,966.09 × 5,961.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,644.06x = 95,187,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,187,513.50/10,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.78

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