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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.35, 15,124.86 and 5,865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.35, 15,124.86 and 5,865.73 is: 8,788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.35 : 15,124.86 = 5,865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.35/15,124.86 = 5,865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.35x = 15,124.86 × 5,865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.35x = 88,718,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,718,387.54/10,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.92

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