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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.88, 15,076.33 and 5,956.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.88, 15,076.33 and 5,956.88 is: 8,220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.88 : 15,076.33 = 5,956.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.88/15,076.33 = 5,956.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.88x = 15,076.33 × 5,956.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.88x = 89,807,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,807,798.38/10,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.49

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