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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.31, 15,422.81 and 5,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.31, 15,422.81 and 5,851.70 is: 8,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.31 : 15,422.81 = 5,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.31/15,422.81 = 5,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.31x = 15,422.81 × 5,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.31x = 90,249,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,249,550.90/10,290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.35

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