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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.91, 15,168.81 and 5,956.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.91, 15,168.81 and 5,956.13 is: 8,219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.91 : 15,168.81 = 5,956.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.91/15,168.81 = 5,956.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.91x = 15,168.81 × 5,956.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.91x = 90,347,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,347,328.46/10,991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.44

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