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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.26, 15,093.78 and 5,680.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.26, 15,093.78 and 5,680.35 is: 8,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.26 : 15,093.78 = 5,680.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.26/15,093.78 = 5,680.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.26x = 15,093.78 × 5,680.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.26x = 85,737,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,737,953.22/10,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.29

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