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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.89, 15,167.42 and 5,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.89, 15,167.42 and 5,955.24 is: 8,218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.89 : 15,167.42 = 5,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.89/15,167.42 = 5,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.89x = 15,167.42 × 5,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.89x = 90,325,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,325,596.50/10,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.22

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