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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,930.88, 15,084.62 and 5,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,930.88, 15,084.62 and 5,962.88 is: 8,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930.88 : 15,084.62 = 5,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930.88/15,084.62 = 5,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930.88x = 15,084.62 × 5,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930.88x = 89,947,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,947,673.67/10,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.77

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