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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.84, 15,990.90 and 5,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.84, 15,990.90 and 5,473.36 is: 8,207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.84 : 15,990.90 = 5,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.84/15,990.90 = 5,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.84x = 15,990.90 × 5,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.84x = 87,523,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,523,952.42/10,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.55

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