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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.64, 15,383.94 and 5,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.64, 15,383.94 and 5,073.16 is: 7,604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.64 : 15,383.94 = 5,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.64/15,383.94 = 5,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.64x = 15,383.94 × 5,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.64x = 78,045,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,045,189.05/10,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.05

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