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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.48, 13,926.31 and 5,615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.48, 13,926.31 and 5,615.42 is: 7,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.48 : 13,926.31 = 5,615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.48/13,926.31 = 5,615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.48x = 13,926.31 × 5,615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.48x = 78,202,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,202,079.70/10,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.32

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