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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.51, 15,773.42 and 5,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.51, 15,773.42 and 5,580.96 is: 8,373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.51 : 15,773.42 = 5,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.51/15,773.42 = 5,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.51x = 15,773.42 × 5,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.51x = 88,030,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,030,826.08/10,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.91

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