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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.25, 15,043.91 and 5,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.25, 15,043.91 and 5,933.25 is: 8,187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.25 : 15,043.91 = 5,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.25/15,043.91 = 5,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.25x = 15,043.91 × 5,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.25x = 89,259,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,259,249.34/10,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.98

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