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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.63, 15,811.97 and 5,609.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.63, 15,811.97 and 5,609.63 is: 8,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.63 : 15,811.97 = 5,609.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.63/15,811.97 = 5,609.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.63x = 15,811.97 × 5,609.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.63x = 88,699,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,699,301.27/10,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.01

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