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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.26, 15,949.71 and 5,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.26, 15,949.71 and 5,370.18 is: 8,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.26 : 15,949.71 = 5,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.26/15,949.71 = 5,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.26x = 15,949.71 × 5,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.26x = 85,652,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,652,813.65/10,630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.45

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