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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.59, 15,321.61 and 5,543.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.59, 15,321.61 and 5,543.95 is: 8,298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.59 : 15,321.61 = 5,543.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.59/15,321.61 = 5,543.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.59x = 15,321.61 × 5,543.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.59x = 84,942,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942,225.90/10,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.71

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