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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.39, 15,377.61 and 5,312.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.39, 15,377.61 and 5,312.77 is: 7,966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.39 : 15,377.61 = 5,312.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.39/15,377.61 = 5,312.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.39x = 15,377.61 × 5,312.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.39x = 81,697,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,697,705.08/10,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.32

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