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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.92, 15,983.04 and 5,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.92, 15,983.04 and 5,105.96 is: 7,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.92 : 15,983.04 = 5,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.92/15,983.04 = 5,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.92x = 15,983.04 × 5,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.92x = 81,608,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,608,762.92/10,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.29

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