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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.54, 15,492.26 and 5,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.54, 15,492.26 and 5,062.29 is: 7,592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.54 : 15,492.26 = 5,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.54/15,492.26 = 5,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.54x = 15,492.26 × 5,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.54x = 78,426,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,426,287.56/10,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.43

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