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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.04, 15,449.79 and 5,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.04, 15,449.79 and 5,368.32 is: 8,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.04 : 15,449.79 = 5,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.04/15,449.79 = 5,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.04x = 15,449.79 × 5,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.04x = 82,939,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,939,475.41/10,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.31

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