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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.73, 15,979.23 and 5,972.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.73, 15,979.23 and 5,972.01 is: 8,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.73 : 15,979.23 = 5,972.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.73/15,979.23 = 5,972.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.73x = 15,979.23 × 5,972.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.73x = 95,428,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,428,121.35/10,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.09

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