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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.93, 15,112.27 and 5,915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.93, 15,112.27 and 5,915.16 is: 8,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.93 : 15,112.27 = 5,915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.93/15,112.27 = 5,915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.93x = 15,112.27 × 5,915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.93x = 89,391,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,391,495.01/10,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.91

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