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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.77, 15,292.91 and 5,514.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.77, 15,292.91 and 5,514.67 is: 8,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.77 : 15,292.91 = 5,514.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.77/15,292.91 = 5,514.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.77x = 15,292.91 × 5,514.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.77x = 84,335,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,335,343.53/10,204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.30

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