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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.88, 15,934.31 and 5,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.88, 15,934.31 and 5,059.35 is: 7,589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.88 : 15,934.31 = 5,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.88/15,934.31 = 5,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.88x = 15,934.31 × 5,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.88x = 80,617,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,617,251.30/10,622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.02

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