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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.28, 15,111.39 and 5,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.28, 15,111.39 and 5,982.28 is: 8,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.28 : 15,111.39 = 5,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.28/15,111.39 = 5,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.28x = 15,111.39 × 5,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.28x = 90,400,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,400,585.06/10,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.55

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