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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,847.53, 16,271.30 and 5,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,847.53, 16,271.30 and 5,663.53 is: 8,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,847.53 : 16,271.30 = 5,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,847.53/16,271.30 = 5,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,847.53x = 16,271.30 × 5,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,847.53x = 92,152,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,152,995.69/10,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.30

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