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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.65, 15,453.30 and 5,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.65, 15,453.30 and 5,041.06 is: 7,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.65 : 15,453.30 = 5,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.65/15,453.30 = 5,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.65x = 15,453.30 × 5,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.65x = 77,901,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,901,012.50/10,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.06

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