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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.61, 15,660.18 and 5,713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.61, 15,660.18 and 5,713.23 is: 8,550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.61 : 15,660.18 = 5,713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.61/15,660.18 = 5,713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.61x = 15,660.18 × 5,713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.61x = 89,470,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,470,210.18/10,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.61

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