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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.08, 15,268.39 and 5,495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.08, 15,268.39 and 5,495.03 is: 8,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.08 : 15,268.39 = 5,495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.08/15,268.39 = 5,495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.08x = 15,268.39 × 5,495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.08x = 83,900,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,900,261.10/10,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.66

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