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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.93, 15,827.29 and 5,351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.93, 15,827.29 and 5,351.45 is: 8,034.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.93 : 15,827.29 = 5,351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.93/15,827.29 = 5,351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.93x = 15,827.29 × 5,351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.93x = 84,698,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,698,858.56/10,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.48

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