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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.08, 15,365.36 and 5,861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.08, 15,365.36 and 5,861.48 is: 8,786.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.08 : 15,365.36 = 5,861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.08/15,365.36 = 5,861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.08x = 15,365.36 × 5,861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.08x = 90,063,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,063,750.33/10,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,786.64

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