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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.37, 15,225.98 and 5,768.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.37, 15,225.98 and 5,768.55 is: 8,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.37 : 15,225.98 = 5,768.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.37/15,225.98 = 5,768.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.37x = 15,225.98 × 5,768.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.37x = 87,831,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,831,798.09/10,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.55

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