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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.52, 15,254.28 and 5,790.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.52, 15,254.28 and 5,790.66 is: 8,685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.52 : 15,254.28 = 5,790.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.52/15,254.28 = 5,790.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.52x = 15,254.28 × 5,790.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.52x = 88,332,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332,349.02/10,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.99

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