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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.57, 15,550.58 and 5,098.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.57, 15,550.58 and 5,098.37 is: 7,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.57 : 15,550.58 = 5,098.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.57/15,550.58 = 5,098.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.57x = 15,550.58 × 5,098.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.57x = 79,282,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,282,545.55/10,363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.12

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