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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.33, 15,148.60 and 5,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.33, 15,148.60 and 5,941.44 is: 8,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.33 : 15,148.60 = 5,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.33/15,148.60 = 5,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.33x = 15,148.60 × 5,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.33x = 90,004,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,004,497.98/10,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.12

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