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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.35, 15,500.73 and 5,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.35, 15,500.73 and 5,663.33 is: 8,481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.35 : 15,500.73 = 5,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.35/15,500.73 = 5,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.35x = 15,500.73 × 5,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.35x = 87,785,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,785,749.23/10,350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.43

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