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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.34, 15,063.13 and 5,373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.34, 15,063.13 and 5,373.01 is: 8,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.34 : 15,063.13 = 5,373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.34/15,063.13 = 5,373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.34x = 15,063.13 × 5,373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.34x = 80,934,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,934,437.96/10,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.30

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