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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.02, 15,406.66 and 5,885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.02, 15,406.66 and 5,885.48 is: 8,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.02 : 15,406.66 = 5,885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.02/15,406.66 = 5,885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.02x = 15,406.66 × 5,885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.02x = 90,675,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,675,515.40/10,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.87

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