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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.93, 15,199.80 and 5,923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.93, 15,199.80 and 5,923.26 is: 8,867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.93 : 15,199.80 = 5,923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.93/15,199.80 = 5,923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.93x = 15,199.80 × 5,923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.93x = 90,032,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,032,378.45/10,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.63

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