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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.42, 15,111.58 and 5,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.42, 15,111.58 and 5,914.64 is: 8,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.42 : 15,111.58 = 5,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.42/15,111.58 = 5,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.42x = 15,111.58 × 5,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.42x = 89,379,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,379,525.96/10,950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.20

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