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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.59, 15,548.43 and 5,919.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.59, 15,548.43 and 5,919.53 is: 8,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.59 : 15,548.43 = 5,919.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.59/15,548.43 = 5,919.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.59x = 15,548.43 × 5,919.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.59x = 92,039,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,039,342.29/10,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.75

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