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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.60, 15,034.76 and 5,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.60, 15,034.76 and 5,344.64 is: 8,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.60 : 15,034.76 = 5,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.60/15,034.76 = 5,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.60x = 15,034.76 × 5,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.60x = 80,355,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,355,379.69/10,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.42

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