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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,979.91, 15,152.22 and 5,944.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,979.91, 15,152.22 and 5,944.05 is: 8,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,979.91 : 15,152.22 = 5,944.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,979.91/15,152.22 = 5,944.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,979.91x = 15,152.22 × 5,944.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,979.91x = 90,065,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,065,553.29/10,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.76

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