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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.53, 15,091.50 and 5,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.53, 15,091.50 and 5,689.44 is: 8,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.53 : 15,091.50 = 5,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.53/15,091.50 = 5,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.53x = 15,091.50 × 5,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.53x = 85,862,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862,183.76/10,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.93

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