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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.71, 15,425.77 and 5,593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.71, 15,425.77 and 5,593.70 is: 8,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.71 : 15,425.77 = 5,593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.71/15,425.77 = 5,593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.71x = 15,425.77 × 5,593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.71x = 86,287,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,287,129.65/10,280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.11

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