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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.80, 15,429.90 and 5,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.80, 15,429.90 and 5,901.80 is: 8,862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.80 : 15,429.90 = 5,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.80/15,429.90 = 5,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.80x = 15,429.90 × 5,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.80x = 91,064,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,064,183.82/10,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.00

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