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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.30, 15,110.04 and 5,913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.30, 15,110.04 and 5,913.53 is: 8,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.30 : 15,110.04 = 5,913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.30/15,110.04 = 5,913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.30x = 15,110.04 × 5,913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.30x = 89,353,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,353,672.82/10,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.67

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