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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.08, 15,366.86 and 5,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.08, 15,366.86 and 5,862.48 is: 8,788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.08 : 15,366.86 = 5,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.08/15,366.86 = 5,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.08x = 15,366.86 × 5,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.08x = 90,087,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,087,909.41/10,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.14

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