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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.30, 15,573.15 and 5,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.30, 15,573.15 and 5,997.30 is: 9,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.30 : 15,573.15 = 5,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.30/15,573.15 = 5,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.30x = 15,573.15 × 5,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.30x = 93,396,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,396,852.50/10,371.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.32

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