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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.84, 15,409.38 and 5,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.84, 15,409.38 and 5,598.88 is: 8,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.84 : 15,409.38 = 5,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.84/15,409.38 = 5,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.84x = 15,409.38 × 5,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.84x = 86,275,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,275,269.49/10,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.22

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