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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.34, 15,445.40 and 5,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.34, 15,445.40 and 5,030.32 is: 7,545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.34 : 15,445.40 = 5,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.34/15,445.40 = 5,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.34x = 15,445.40 × 5,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.34x = 77,695,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,695,304.53/10,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.18

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