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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,869.56, 16,292.88 and 5,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,869.56, 16,292.88 and 5,030 is: 7,539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,869.56 : 16,292.88 = 5,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,869.56/16,292.88 = 5,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,869.56x = 16,292.88 × 5,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,869.56x = 81,953,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,953,186.40/10,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.70

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