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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.99, 15,570.04 and 5,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.99, 15,570.04 and 5,445.47 is: 8,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.99 : 15,570.04 = 5,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.99/15,570.04 = 5,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.99x = 15,570.04 × 5,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.99x = 84,786,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,786,205.93/10,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.60

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