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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.82, 15,167.34 and 5,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.82, 15,167.34 and 5,955.09 is: 8,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.82 : 15,167.34 = 5,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.82/15,167.34 = 5,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.82x = 15,167.34 × 5,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.82x = 90,322,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,322,874.76/10,990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.03

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