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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.63, 15,929.33 and 5,354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.63, 15,929.33 and 5,354.39 is: 8,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.63 : 15,929.33 = 5,354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.63/15,929.33 = 5,354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.63x = 15,929.33 × 5,354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.63x = 85,291,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,291,858.31/10,622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.26

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