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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.92, 15,233.26 and 5,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.92, 15,233.26 and 5,232.86 is: 7,843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.92 : 15,233.26 = 5,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.92/15,233.26 = 5,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.92x = 15,233.26 × 5,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.92x = 79,713,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,713,516.92/10,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.56

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