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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.80, 15,233.63 and 5,226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.80, 15,233.63 and 5,226.81 is: 7,840.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.80 : 15,233.63 = 5,226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.80/15,233.63 = 5,226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.80x = 15,233.63 × 5,226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.80x = 79,623,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,623,263.49/10,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.18

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