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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.10, 15,552.09 and 5,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.10, 15,552.09 and 5,999.10 is: 8,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.10 : 15,552.09 = 5,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.10/15,552.09 = 5,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.10x = 15,552.09 × 5,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.10x = 93,298,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,298,543.12/10,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.28

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