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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.59, 15,520.64 and 5,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.59, 15,520.64 and 5,079.04 is: 7,620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.59 : 15,520.64 = 5,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.59/15,520.64 = 5,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.59x = 15,520.64 × 5,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.59x = 78,829,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,829,951.39/10,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,620.40

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