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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.02, 15,285.49 and 5,751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.02, 15,285.49 and 5,751.63 is: 8,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.02 : 15,285.49 = 5,751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.02/15,285.49 = 5,751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.02x = 15,285.49 × 5,751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.02x = 87,916,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,916,482.85/10,192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.01

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