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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.02, 15,366.84 and 5,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.02, 15,366.84 and 5,047.06 is: 7,570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.02 : 15,366.84 = 5,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.02/15,366.84 = 5,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.02x = 15,366.84 × 5,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.02x = 77,557,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,557,363.49/10,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.99

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