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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.20, 15,529.35 and 5,965.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.20, 15,529.35 and 5,965.26 is: 8,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.20 : 15,529.35 = 5,965.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.20/15,529.35 = 5,965.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.20x = 15,529.35 × 5,965.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.20x = 92,636,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,636,610.38/10,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.23

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