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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,948.92, 15,109.50 and 5,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,948.92, 15,109.50 and 5,913.14 is: 8,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,948.92 : 15,109.50 = 5,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,948.92/15,109.50 = 5,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,948.92x = 15,109.50 × 5,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,948.92x = 89,344,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,344,513.28/10,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.12

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