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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.46, 15,396.50 and 5,583.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.46, 15,396.50 and 5,583.35 is: 8,374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.46 : 15,396.50 = 5,583.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.46/15,396.50 = 5,583.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.46x = 15,396.50 × 5,583.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.46x = 85,964,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,964,100.72/10,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.93

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