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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.60, 15,447.90 and 5,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.60, 15,447.90 and 5,114.60 is: 7,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.60 : 15,447.90 = 5,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.60/15,447.90 = 5,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.60x = 15,447.90 × 5,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.60x = 79,009,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,009,829.34/10,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.90

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