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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.93, 15,936.05 and 5,082.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.93, 15,936.05 and 5,082.84 is: 7,619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.93 : 15,936.05 = 5,082.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.93/15,936.05 = 5,082.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.93x = 15,936.05 × 5,082.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.93x = 81,000,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,000,312.70/10,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.31

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