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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.63, 15,593.49 and 5,461.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.63, 15,593.49 and 5,461.11 is: 8,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.63 : 15,593.49 = 5,461.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.63/15,593.49 = 5,461.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.63x = 15,593.49 × 5,461.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.63x = 85,157,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,157,764.17/10,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.05

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