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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.68, 15,452.28 and 5,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.68, 15,452.28 and 5,626.24 is: 8,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.68 : 15,452.28 = 5,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.68/15,452.28 = 5,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.68x = 15,452.28 × 5,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.68x = 86,938,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,938,235.83/10,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.23

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