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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.93, 15,282.99 and 5,974.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.93, 15,282.99 and 5,974.50 is: 8,961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.93 : 15,282.99 = 5,974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.93/15,282.99 = 5,974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.93x = 15,282.99 × 5,974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.93x = 91,308,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,308,223.76/10,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,961.51

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