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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,923.76, 15,074.78 and 5,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,923.76, 15,074.78 and 5,955.76 is: 8,218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,923.76 : 15,074.78 = 5,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,923.76/15,074.78 = 5,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,923.76x = 15,074.78 × 5,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,923.76x = 89,781,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,781,771.73/10,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.94

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