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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.22, 15,355.98 and 5,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.22, 15,355.98 and 5,854.44 is: 8,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.22 : 15,355.98 = 5,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.22/15,355.98 = 5,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.22x = 15,355.98 × 5,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.22x = 89,900,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,900,663.55/10,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.61

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