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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.08, 15,396.36 and 5,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.08, 15,396.36 and 5,879.44 is: 8,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.08 : 15,396.36 = 5,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.08/15,396.36 = 5,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.08x = 15,396.36 × 5,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.08x = 90,521,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,521,974.84/10,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.30

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