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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.88, 15,168.84 and 5,956.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.88, 15,168.84 and 5,956.11 is: 8,219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.88 : 15,168.84 = 5,956.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.88/15,168.84 = 5,956.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.88x = 15,168.84 × 5,956.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.88x = 90,347,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,347,279.61/10,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.46

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