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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.33, 13,927.86 and 5,615.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.33, 13,927.86 and 5,615.91 is: 7,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.33 : 13,927.86 = 5,615.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.33/13,927.86 = 5,615.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.33x = 13,927.86 × 5,615.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.33x = 78,217,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,217,608.25/10,092.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.20

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