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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.27, 15,167.98 and 5,955.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.27, 15,167.98 and 5,955.55 is: 8,218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.27 : 15,167.98 = 5,955.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.27/15,167.98 = 5,955.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.27x = 15,167.98 × 5,955.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.27x = 90,333,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,333,692.22/10,991.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.68

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