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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.78, 15,093.39 and 5,690.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.78, 15,093.39 and 5,690.69 is: 8,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.78 : 15,093.39 = 5,690.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.78/15,093.39 = 5,690.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.78x = 15,093.39 × 5,690.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.78x = 85,891,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,891,803.54/10,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.81

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