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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.59, 15,503.79 and 5,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.59, 15,503.79 and 5,401.88 is: 8,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.59 : 15,503.79 = 5,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.59/15,503.79 = 5,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.59x = 15,503.79 × 5,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.59x = 83,749,613.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,749,613.13/10,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.03

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