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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.65, 15,348.54 and 5,787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.65, 15,348.54 and 5,787.27 is: 8,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.65 : 15,348.54 = 5,787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.65/15,348.54 = 5,787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.65x = 15,348.54 × 5,787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.65x = 88,826,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,826,145.09/10,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.88

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