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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.80, 15,353.10 and 5,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.80, 15,353.10 and 5,623.80 is: 8,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.80 : 15,353.10 = 5,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.80/15,353.10 = 5,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.80x = 15,353.10 × 5,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.80x = 86,342,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,342,763.78/10,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.25

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