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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,661.52, 15,981.11 and 5,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,661.52, 15,981.11 and 5,974.66 is: 8,955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,661.52 : 15,981.11 = 5,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,661.52/15,981.11 = 5,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,661.52x = 15,981.11 × 5,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,661.52x = 95,481,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,481,698.67/10,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.73

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