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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.30, 15,295.80 and 5,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.30, 15,295.80 and 5,272.40 is: 7,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.30 : 15,295.80 = 5,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.30/15,295.80 = 5,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.30x = 15,295.80 × 5,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.30x = 80,645,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,645,575.92/10,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.32

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