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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.73, 15,346.95 and 5,851.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.73, 15,346.95 and 5,851.86 is: 8,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.73 : 15,346.95 = 5,851.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.73/15,346.95 = 5,851.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.73x = 15,346.95 × 5,851.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.73x = 89,808,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,808,202.83/10,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.72

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