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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.30, 15,480.12 and 5,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.30, 15,480.12 and 5,055.04 is: 7,577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.30 : 15,480.12 = 5,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.30/15,480.12 = 5,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.30x = 15,480.12 × 5,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.30x = 78,252,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,252,625.80/10,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.26

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