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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.24, 15,227.36 and 5,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.24, 15,227.36 and 5,228.96 is: 7,836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.24 : 15,227.36 = 5,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.24/15,227.36 = 5,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.24x = 15,227.36 × 5,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.24x = 79,623,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,623,256.35/10,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,836.75

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