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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.58, 15,348.92 and 5,307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.58, 15,348.92 and 5,307.82 is: 7,951.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.58 : 15,348.92 = 5,307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.58/15,348.92 = 5,307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.58x = 15,348.92 × 5,307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.58x = 81,469,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,469,304.55/10,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.65

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