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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.63, 15,097.59 and 5,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.63, 15,097.59 and 5,394.90 is: 8,075.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.63 : 15,097.59 = 5,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.63/15,097.59 = 5,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.63x = 15,097.59 × 5,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.63x = 81,450,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,450,044.91/10,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.05

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