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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053.38, 15,069.36 and 5,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053.38, 15,069.36 and 5,370.50 is: 8,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053.38 : 15,069.36 = 5,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053.38/15,069.36 = 5,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053.38x = 15,069.36 × 5,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053.38x = 80,929,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,929,997.88/10,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.03

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