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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.89, 15,949.98 and 5,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.89, 15,949.98 and 5,091.10 is: 7,633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.89 : 15,949.98 = 5,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.89/15,949.98 = 5,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.89x = 15,949.98 × 5,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.89x = 81,202,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,202,903.30/10,637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.37

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