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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.62, 15,385.38 and 5,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.62, 15,385.38 and 5,573.44 is: 8,362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.62 : 15,385.38 = 5,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.62/15,385.38 = 5,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.62x = 15,385.38 × 5,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.62x = 85,749,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,749,492.31/10,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.85

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