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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.43, 15,399.26 and 5,001.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.43, 15,399.26 and 5,001.54 is: 7,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.43 : 15,399.26 = 5,001.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.43/15,399.26 = 5,001.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.43x = 15,399.26 × 5,001.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.43x = 77,019,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,019,999.23/10,274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.28

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