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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963, 15,128.94 and 5,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963, 15,128.94 and 5,995 is: 8,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963 : 15,128.94 = 5,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963/15,128.94 = 5,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963x = 15,128.94 × 5,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963x = 90,697,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,697,995.30/10,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.10

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