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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.83, 15,379.25 and 5,867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.83, 15,379.25 and 5,867.19 is: 8,800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.83 : 15,379.25 = 5,867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.83/15,379.25 = 5,867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.83x = 15,379.25 × 5,867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.83x = 90,232,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,232,974.47/10,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.78

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