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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.80, 15,392.10 and 5,649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.80, 15,392.10 and 5,649.80 is: 8,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.80 : 15,392.10 = 5,649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.80/15,392.10 = 5,649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.80x = 15,392.10 × 5,649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.80x = 86,962,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,962,286.58/10,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.24

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