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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.13, 15,470.61 and 5,393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.13, 15,470.61 and 5,393.17 is: 8,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.13 : 15,470.61 = 5,393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.13/15,470.61 = 5,393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.13x = 15,470.61 × 5,393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.13x = 83,435,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,435,629.73/10,320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.75

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