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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.64, 15,323.94 and 5,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.64, 15,323.94 and 5,033.16 is: 7,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.64 : 15,323.94 = 5,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.64/15,323.94 = 5,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.64x = 15,323.94 × 5,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.64x = 77,127,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,127,841.85/10,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.07

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