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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,893.76, 15,033.36 and 5,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,893.76, 15,033.36 and 5,925.76 is: 8,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,893.76 : 15,033.36 = 5,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,893.76/15,033.36 = 5,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,893.76x = 15,033.36 × 5,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,893.76x = 89,084,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,084,083.35/10,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.53

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