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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.94, 15,546.57 and 5,693.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.94, 15,546.57 and 5,693.74 is: 8,526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.94 : 15,546.57 = 5,693.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.94/15,546.57 = 5,693.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.94x = 15,546.57 × 5,693.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.94x = 88,518,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,518,127.47/10,380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.99

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