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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.53, 15,063.41 and 5,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.53, 15,063.41 and 5,373.20 is: 8,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.53 : 15,063.41 = 5,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.53/15,063.41 = 5,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.53x = 15,063.41 × 5,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.53x = 80,938,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,938,775.78/10,052.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.58

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