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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.72, 15,615.06 and 5,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.72, 15,615.06 and 5,729.19 is: 8,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.72 : 15,615.06 = 5,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.72/15,615.06 = 5,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.72x = 15,615.06 × 5,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.72x = 89,461,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,461,645.60/10,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.22

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