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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.22, 15,364.98 and 5,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.22, 15,364.98 and 5,860.44 is: 8,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.22 : 15,364.98 = 5,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.22/15,364.98 = 5,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.22x = 15,364.98 × 5,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.22x = 90,045,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,045,543.39/10,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.60

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