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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.06, 15,408.09 and 5,886.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.06, 15,408.09 and 5,886.45 is: 8,829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.06 : 15,408.09 = 5,886.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.06/15,408.09 = 5,886.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.06x = 15,408.09 × 5,886.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.06x = 90,698,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,698,951.38/10,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,829.68

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