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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.58, 15,427.41 and 5,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.58, 15,427.41 and 5,026.48 is: 7,529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.58 : 15,427.41 = 5,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.58/15,427.41 = 5,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.58x = 15,427.41 × 5,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.58x = 77,545,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,545,567.82/10,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.00

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