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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.68, 15,326.46 and 5,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.68, 15,326.46 and 5,773.33 is: 8,659.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.68 : 15,326.46 = 5,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.68/15,326.46 = 5,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.68x = 15,326.46 × 5,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.68x = 88,484,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,484,711.31/10,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.96

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