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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.71, 15,169.91 and 5,957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.71, 15,169.91 and 5,957.06 is: 8,220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.71 : 15,169.91 = 5,957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.71/15,169.91 = 5,957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.71x = 15,169.91 × 5,957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.71x = 90,367,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,367,958.43/10,992.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.72

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