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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.06, 15,404.04 and 5,595.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.06, 15,404.04 and 5,595.93 is: 8,391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.06 : 15,404.04 = 5,595.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.06/15,404.04 = 5,595.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.06x = 15,404.04 × 5,595.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.06x = 86,199,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,199,929.56/10,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.69

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