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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.17, 15,544.44 and 5,979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.17, 15,544.44 and 5,979.56 is: 8,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.17 : 15,544.44 = 5,979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.17/15,544.44 = 5,979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.17x = 15,544.44 × 5,979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.17x = 92,948,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,948,833.92/10,371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,962.24

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