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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.53, 15,529.52 and 5,091.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.53, 15,529.52 and 5,091.93 is: 7,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.53 : 15,529.52 = 5,091.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.53/15,529.52 = 5,091.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.53x = 15,529.52 × 5,091.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.53x = 79,075,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,075,241.50/10,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,635.31

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