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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.92, 15,532.92 and 5,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.92, 15,532.92 and 5,171.28 is: 7,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.92 : 15,532.92 = 5,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.92/15,532.92 = 5,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.92x = 15,532.92 × 5,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.92x = 80,325,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,325,078.54/10,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.45

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