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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.44, 15,301.44 and 5,264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.44, 15,301.44 and 5,264.91 is: 7,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.44 : 15,301.44 = 5,264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.44/15,301.44 = 5,264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.44x = 15,301.44 × 5,264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.44x = 80,560,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,560,704.47/10,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.32

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