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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.61, 15,767.26 and 5,583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.61, 15,767.26 and 5,583.13 is: 8,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.61 : 15,767.26 = 5,583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.61/15,767.26 = 5,583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.61x = 15,767.26 × 5,583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.61x = 88,030,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,030,608.95/10,514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.22

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