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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.03, 15,173.08 and 5,959.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.03, 15,173.08 and 5,959.26 is: 8,223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.03 : 15,173.08 = 5,959.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.03/15,173.08 = 5,959.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.03x = 15,173.08 × 5,959.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.03x = 90,420,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,420,313.82/10,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.74

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