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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.70, 15,215.67 and 5,758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.70, 15,215.67 and 5,758.88 is: 8,632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.70 : 15,215.67 = 5,758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.70/15,215.67 = 5,758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.70x = 15,215.67 × 5,758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.70x = 87,625,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,625,141.57/10,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.43

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