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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.60, 15,294.12 and 5,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.60, 15,294.12 and 5,524.60 is: 8,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.60 : 15,294.12 = 5,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.60/15,294.12 = 5,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.60x = 15,294.12 × 5,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.60x = 84,493,895.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,493,895.35/10,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.98

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