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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.47, 15,257.41 and 5,994.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.47, 15,257.41 and 5,994.43 is: 9,008.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.47 : 15,257.41 = 5,994.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.47/15,257.41 = 5,994.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.47x = 15,257.41 × 5,994.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.47x = 91,459,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,459,423.10/10,152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.59

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