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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,970.93, 15,139.82 and 5,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,970.93, 15,139.82 and 5,935.12 is: 8,190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,970.93 : 15,139.82 = 5,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,970.93/15,139.82 = 5,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,970.93x = 15,139.82 × 5,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,970.93x = 89,856,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,856,625.47/10,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.43

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