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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.44, 15,166.67 and 5,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.44, 15,166.67 and 5,954.58 is: 8,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.44 : 15,166.67 = 5,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.44/15,166.67 = 5,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.44x = 15,166.67 × 5,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.44x = 90,311,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,311,120.08/10,990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.24

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