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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.22, 15,425.03 and 5,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.22, 15,425.03 and 5,593.20 is: 8,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.22 : 15,425.03 = 5,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.22/15,425.03 = 5,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.22x = 15,425.03 × 5,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.22x = 86,275,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,275,249.83/10,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.35

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