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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.40, 15,315.60 and 5,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.40, 15,315.60 and 5,026.40 is: 7,539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.40 : 15,315.60 = 5,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.40/15,315.60 = 5,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.40x = 15,315.60 × 5,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.40x = 76,982,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,982,331.84/10,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.60

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