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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.78, 15,238.02 and 5,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.78, 15,238.02 and 5,778.20 is: 8,660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.78 : 15,238.02 = 5,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.78/15,238.02 = 5,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.78x = 15,238.02 × 5,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.78x = 88,048,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,048,327.16/10,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.39

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