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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.69, 15,530.28 and 5,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.69, 15,530.28 and 5,088.34 is: 7,631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.69 : 15,530.28 = 5,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.69/15,530.28 = 5,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.69x = 15,530.28 × 5,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.69x = 79,023,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,023,344.94/10,354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.65

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