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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.57, 15,295.25 and 5,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.57, 15,295.25 and 5,814.96 is: 8,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.57 : 15,295.25 = 5,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.57/15,295.25 = 5,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.57x = 15,295.25 × 5,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.57x = 88,941,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,941,266.94/10,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.12

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