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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.71, 15,076.08 and 5,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.71, 15,076.08 and 5,956.71 is: 8,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.71 : 15,076.08 = 5,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.71/15,076.08 = 5,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.71x = 15,076.08 × 5,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.71x = 89,803,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,803,836.50/10,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.25

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