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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.73, 15,168.60 and 5,955.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.73, 15,168.60 and 5,955.99 is: 8,219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.73 : 15,168.60 = 5,955.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.73/15,168.60 = 5,955.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.73x = 15,168.60 × 5,955.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.73x = 90,344,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,344,029.91/10,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.27

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