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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.36, 15,291.69 and 5,822.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.36, 15,291.69 and 5,822.89 is: 8,727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.36 : 15,291.69 = 5,822.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.36/15,291.69 = 5,822.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.36x = 15,291.69 × 5,822.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.36x = 89,041,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,041,887.49/10,202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,727.58

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