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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.62, 15,403.23 and 5,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.62, 15,403.23 and 5,336.84 is: 8,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.62 : 15,403.23 = 5,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.62/15,403.23 = 5,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.62x = 15,403.23 × 5,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.62x = 82,204,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,204,573.99/10,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.20

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