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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.79, 15,335.33 and 5,843.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.79, 15,335.33 and 5,843.07 is: 8,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.79 : 15,335.33 = 5,843.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.79/15,335.33 = 5,843.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.79x = 15,335.33 × 5,843.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.79x = 89,605,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,605,377.45/10,226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,761.83

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