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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.82, 15,369.41 and 5,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.82, 15,369.41 and 5,324.11 is: 7,971.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.82 : 15,369.41 = 5,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.82/15,369.41 = 5,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.82x = 15,369.41 × 5,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.82x = 81,828,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,828,404.36/10,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.74

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