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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.08, 15,498.72 and 5,393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.08, 15,498.72 and 5,393.64 is: 8,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.08 : 15,498.72 = 5,393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.08/15,498.72 = 5,393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.08x = 15,498.72 × 5,393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.08x = 83,594,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,594,516.14/10,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.64

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