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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.51, 15,168.27 and 5,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.51, 15,168.27 and 5,955.75 is: 8,218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.51 : 15,168.27 = 5,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.51/15,168.27 = 5,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.51x = 15,168.27 × 5,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.51x = 90,338,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,338,424.05/10,991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.93

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