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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.16, 15,999.32 and 5,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.16, 15,999.32 and 5,727.04 is: 8,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.16 : 15,999.32 = 5,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.16/15,999.32 = 5,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.16x = 15,999.32 × 5,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.16x = 91,628,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,628,745.61/10,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.02

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