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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.35, 15,396.95 and 5,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.35, 15,396.95 and 5,003.70 is: 7,505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.35 : 15,396.95 = 5,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.35/15,396.95 = 5,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.35x = 15,396.95 × 5,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.35x = 77,041,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,041,718.72/10,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.76

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