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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.16, 15,897.96 and 5,401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.16, 15,897.96 and 5,401.68 is: 8,107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.16 : 15,897.96 = 5,401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.16/15,897.96 = 5,401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.16x = 15,897.96 × 5,401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.16x = 85,875,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,875,692.57/10,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,107.48

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