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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.01, 15,354.92 and 5,556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.01, 15,354.92 and 5,556.15 is: 8,329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.01 : 15,354.92 = 5,556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.01/15,354.92 = 5,556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.01x = 15,354.92 × 5,556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.01x = 85,314,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,314,252.65/10,243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.02

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