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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.30, 15,902.29 and 5,333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.30, 15,902.29 and 5,333.43 is: 8,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.30 : 15,902.29 = 5,333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.30/15,902.29 = 5,333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.30x = 15,902.29 × 5,333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.30x = 84,813,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,813,750.55/10,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.32

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