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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.71, 15,326.01 and 5,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.71, 15,326.01 and 5,292.54 is: 7,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.71 : 15,326.01 = 5,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.71/15,326.01 = 5,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.71x = 15,326.01 × 5,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.71x = 81,113,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,113,520.97/10,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.31

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