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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.10, 15,325.80 and 5,770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.10, 15,325.80 and 5,770.30 is: 8,662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.10 : 15,325.80 = 5,770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.10/15,325.80 = 5,770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.10x = 15,325.80 × 5,770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.10x = 88,434,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,434,463.74/10,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.32

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