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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.01, 15,934.50 and 5,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.01, 15,934.50 and 5,059.48 is: 7,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.01 : 15,934.50 = 5,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.01/15,934.50 = 5,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.01x = 15,934.50 × 5,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.01x = 80,620,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,620,244.22/10,623.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.21

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