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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.48, 15,488.88 and 5,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.48, 15,488.88 and 5,127.52 is: 7,692.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.48 : 15,488.88 = 5,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.48/15,488.88 = 5,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.48x = 15,488.88 × 5,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.48x = 79,419,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,419,541.98/10,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.35

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