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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.26, 15,934.87 and 5,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.26, 15,934.87 and 5,059.73 is: 7,589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.26 : 15,934.87 = 5,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.26/15,934.87 = 5,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.26x = 15,934.87 × 5,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.26x = 80,626,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,626,152.43/10,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.59

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