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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.28, 15,444.42 and 5,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.28, 15,444.42 and 5,708.44 is: 8,562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.28 : 15,444.42 = 5,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.28/15,444.42 = 5,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.28x = 15,444.42 × 5,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.28x = 88,163,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,163,544.90/10,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.66

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