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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.78, 15,251.52 and 5,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.78, 15,251.52 and 5,787.20 is: 8,673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.78 : 15,251.52 = 5,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.78/15,251.52 = 5,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.78x = 15,251.52 × 5,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.78x = 88,263,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,263,596.54/10,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.89

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