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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.08, 15,133.12 and 5,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,966.08, 15,133.12 and 5,998.08 is: 8,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,966.08 : 15,133.12 = 5,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,966.08/15,133.12 = 5,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,966.08x = 15,133.12 × 5,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,966.08x = 90,769,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,769,664.41/10,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.31

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