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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,891.88, 15,031.14 and 5,923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,891.88, 15,031.14 and 5,923.88 is: 8,175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,891.88 : 15,031.14 = 5,923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,891.88/15,031.14 = 5,923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,891.88x = 15,031.14 × 5,923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,891.88x = 89,042,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,042,669.62/10,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.14

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