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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.93, 15,281.90 and 5,805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.93, 15,281.90 and 5,805.65 is: 8,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.93 : 15,281.90 = 5,805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.93/15,281.90 = 5,805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.93x = 15,281.90 × 5,805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.93x = 88,721,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,721,362.74/10,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.48

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