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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.47, 15,938.49 and 5,953.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.47, 15,938.49 and 5,953.69 is: 8,926.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.47 : 15,938.49 = 5,953.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.47/15,938.49 = 5,953.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.47x = 15,938.49 × 5,953.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.47x = 94,892,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,892,828.53/10,630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,926.49

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