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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.72, 15,889.56 and 5,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.72, 15,889.56 and 5,050.12 is: 7,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.72 : 15,889.56 = 5,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.72/15,889.56 = 5,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.72x = 15,889.56 × 5,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.72x = 80,244,184.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244,184.75/10,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.41

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