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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.28, 15,439.12 and 5,096.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.28, 15,439.12 and 5,096.76 is: 7,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.28 : 15,439.12 = 5,096.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.28/15,439.12 = 5,096.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.28x = 15,439.12 × 5,096.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.28x = 78,689,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,689,489.25/10,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.49

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