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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.83, 15,670.55 and 5,519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.83, 15,670.55 and 5,519.59 is: 8,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.83 : 15,670.55 = 5,519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.83/15,670.55 = 5,519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.83x = 15,670.55 × 5,519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.83x = 86,495,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495,011.07/10,445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.34

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