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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.97, 15,373.98 and 5,310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.97, 15,373.98 and 5,310.35 is: 7,962.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.97 : 15,373.98 = 5,310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.97/15,373.98 = 5,310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.97x = 15,373.98 × 5,310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.97x = 81,641,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,641,214.69/10,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,962.69

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