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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.73, 15,407.03 and 5,338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.73, 15,407.03 and 5,338.25 is: 8,008.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.73 : 15,407.03 = 5,338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.73/15,407.03 = 5,338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.73x = 15,407.03 × 5,338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.73x = 82,246,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,246,577.90/10,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,008.64

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