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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,905.63, 15,049.76 and 5,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,905.63, 15,049.76 and 5,937.63 is: 8,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,905.63 : 15,049.76 = 5,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,905.63/15,049.76 = 5,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,905.63x = 15,049.76 × 5,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,905.63x = 89,359,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,359,906.47/10,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.92

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