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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.52, 15,370.38 and 5,865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.52, 15,370.38 and 5,865.66 is: 8,800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.52 : 15,370.38 = 5,865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.52/15,370.38 = 5,865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.52x = 15,370.38 × 5,865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.52x = 90,157,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,157,423.15/10,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.55

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