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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,620.32, 15,908.88 and 5,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,620.32, 15,908.88 and 5,352.08 is: 8,017.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,620.32 : 15,908.88 = 5,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,620.32/15,908.88 = 5,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,620.32x = 15,908.88 × 5,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,620.32x = 85,145,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,145,598.47/10,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.23

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