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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.64, 15,938.43 and 5,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.64, 15,938.43 and 5,062.11 is: 7,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.64 : 15,938.43 = 5,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.64/15,938.43 = 5,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.64x = 15,938.43 × 5,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.64x = 80,682,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,682,085.89/10,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.15

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