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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.06, 15,366.60 and 5,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.06, 15,366.60 and 5,253.44 is: 7,875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.06 : 15,366.60 = 5,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.06/15,366.60 = 5,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.06x = 15,366.60 × 5,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.06x = 80,727,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,727,511.10/10,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.04

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