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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.91, 15,661.08 and 5,762.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.91, 15,661.08 and 5,762.36 is: 8,640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.91 : 15,661.08 = 5,762.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.91/15,661.08 = 5,762.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.91x = 15,661.08 × 5,762.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.91x = 90,244,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,244,780.95/10,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.90

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