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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.23, 15,166.53 and 5,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.23, 15,166.53 and 5,954.49 is: 8,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.23 : 15,166.53 = 5,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.23/15,166.53 = 5,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.23x = 15,166.53 × 5,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.23x = 90,308,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,308,951.22/10,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.21

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