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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.46, 15,372.66 and 5,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.46, 15,372.66 and 5,865 is: 8,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.46 : 15,372.66 = 5,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.46/15,372.66 = 5,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.46x = 15,372.66 × 5,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.46x = 90,160,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,160,650.90/10,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.92

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