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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,923.60, 15,074.58 and 5,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,923.60, 15,074.58 and 5,955.60 is: 8,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,923.60 : 15,074.58 = 5,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,923.60/15,074.58 = 5,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,923.60x = 15,074.58 × 5,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,923.60x = 89,778,168.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,778,168.65/10,923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.73

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