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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.04, 15,464.94 and 5,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.04, 15,464.94 and 5,115.52 is: 7,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.04 : 15,464.94 = 5,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.04/15,464.94 = 5,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.04x = 15,464.94 × 5,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.04x = 79,111,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111,209.87/10,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.79

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