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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.64, 15,168.30 and 5,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.64, 15,168.30 and 5,955.72 is: 8,218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.64 : 15,168.30 = 5,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.64/15,168.30 = 5,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.64x = 15,168.30 × 5,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.64x = 90,338,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,338,147.68/10,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.81

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