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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.62, 15,375.93 and 5,865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.62, 15,375.93 and 5,865.02 is: 8,797.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.62 : 15,375.93 = 5,865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.62/15,375.93 = 5,865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.62x = 15,375.93 × 5,865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.62x = 90,180,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,180,136.97/10,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,797.53

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