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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.57, 15,524.40 and 5,968.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.57, 15,524.40 and 5,968.17 is: 8,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.57 : 15,524.40 = 5,968.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.57/15,524.40 = 5,968.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.57x = 15,524.40 × 5,968.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.57x = 92,652,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,652,258.35/10,347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.01

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