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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.42, 15,376.05 and 5,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.42, 15,376.05 and 5,316.89 is: 7,975.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.42 : 15,376.05 = 5,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.42/15,376.05 = 5,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.42x = 15,376.05 × 5,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.42x = 81,752,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,752,689.60/10,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.55

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