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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.58, 15,367.56 and 5,322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.58, 15,367.56 and 5,322.85 is: 7,969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.58 : 15,367.56 = 5,322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.58/15,367.56 = 5,322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.58x = 15,367.56 × 5,322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.58x = 81,799,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,799,190.13/10,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.85

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