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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.76, 15,444.48 and 5,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.76, 15,444.48 and 5,675.52 is: 8,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.76 : 15,444.48 = 5,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.76/15,444.48 = 5,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.76x = 15,444.48 × 5,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.76x = 87,655,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,655,455.13/10,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,515.40

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