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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.52, 15,357.17 and 5,557.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.52, 15,357.17 and 5,557.65 is: 8,331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.52 : 15,357.17 = 5,557.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.52/15,357.17 = 5,557.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.52x = 15,357.17 × 5,557.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.52x = 85,349,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,349,748.06/10,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.26

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