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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.63, 15,507.88 and 5,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.63, 15,507.88 and 5,073.22 is: 7,611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.63 : 15,507.88 = 5,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.63/15,507.88 = 5,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.63x = 15,507.88 × 5,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.63x = 78,674,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,674,922.21/10,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.27

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