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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.42, 15,445.50 and 5,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.42, 15,445.50 and 5,901.45 is: 8,844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.42 : 15,445.50 = 5,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.42/15,445.50 = 5,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.42x = 15,445.50 × 5,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.42x = 91,150,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,150,845.98/10,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.94

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