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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.70, 15,584.55 and 5,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.70, 15,584.55 and 5,205.70 is: 7,808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.70 : 15,584.55 = 5,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.70/15,584.55 = 5,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.70x = 15,584.55 × 5,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.70x = 81,128,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,128,491.94/10,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.55

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