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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.81, 15,297.26 and 5,593.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.81, 15,297.26 and 5,593.05 is: 8,382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.81 : 15,297.26 = 5,593.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.81/15,297.26 = 5,593.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.81x = 15,297.26 × 5,593.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.81x = 85,558,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,558,312.08/10,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.47

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