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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.62, 15,127 and 5,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.62, 15,127 and 5,925.82 is: 8,177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.62 : 15,127 = 5,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.62/15,127 = 5,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.62x = 15,127 × 5,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.62x = 89,639,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,639,879.14/10,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.61

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