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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.06, 15,409.59 and 5,887.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.06, 15,409.59 and 5,887.45 is: 8,831.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.06 : 15,409.59 = 5,887.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.06/15,409.59 = 5,887.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.06x = 15,409.59 × 5,887.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.06x = 90,723,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,723,190.65/10,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.18

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