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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.64, 15,404.59 and 5,884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.64, 15,404.59 and 5,884.10 is: 8,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.64 : 15,404.59 = 5,884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.64/15,404.59 = 5,884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.64x = 15,404.59 × 5,884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.64x = 90,642,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,642,148.02/10,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.80

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