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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.90, 15,249.33 and 5,805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.90, 15,249.33 and 5,805.18 is: 8,688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.90 : 15,249.33 = 5,805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.90/15,249.33 = 5,805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.90x = 15,249.33 × 5,805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.90x = 88,525,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,525,105.53/10,188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.39

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