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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.36, 15,382.30 and 5,872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.36, 15,382.30 and 5,872.52 is: 8,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.36 : 15,382.30 = 5,872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.36/15,382.30 = 5,872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.36x = 15,382.30 × 5,872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.36x = 90,332,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,332,864.40/10,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.63

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