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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.93, 15,410.23 and 5,590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.93, 15,410.23 and 5,590.12 is: 8,388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.93 : 15,410.23 = 5,590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.93/15,410.23 = 5,590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.93x = 15,410.23 × 5,590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.93x = 86,144,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,144,957.88/10,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.89

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