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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.35, 15,881.13 and 5,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.35, 15,881.13 and 5,041.26 is: 7,561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.35 : 15,881.13 = 5,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.35/15,881.13 = 5,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.35x = 15,881.13 × 5,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.35x = 80,060,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,060,905.42/10,587.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.94

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