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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,115.28, 13,960.92 and 5,869.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,115.28, 13,960.92 and 5,869.05 is: 8,100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,115.28 : 13,960.92 = 5,869.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,115.28/13,960.92 = 5,869.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,115.28x = 13,960.92 × 5,869.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,115.28x = 81,937,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,937,337.53/10,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.35

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