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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,898.06, 15,039.33 and 5,930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,898.06, 15,039.33 and 5,930.06 is: 8,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,898.06 : 15,039.33 = 5,930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,898.06/15,039.33 = 5,930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,898.06x = 15,039.33 × 5,930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,898.06x = 89,184,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,184,166.86/10,898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.49

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