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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.34, 15,377.85 and 5,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.34, 15,377.85 and 5,333.58 is: 7,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.34 : 15,377.85 = 5,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.34/15,377.85 = 5,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.34x = 15,377.85 × 5,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.34x = 82,018,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,018,993.20/10,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.23

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