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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.91, 15,122.73 and 5,926.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.91, 15,122.73 and 5,926.87 is: 8,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.91 : 15,122.73 = 5,926.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.91/15,122.73 = 5,926.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.91x = 15,122.73 × 5,926.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.91x = 89,630,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,630,454.76/10,084.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.59

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