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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.83, 15,631.77 and 5,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.83, 15,631.77 and 5,748.08 is: 8,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.83 : 15,631.77 = 5,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.83/15,631.77 = 5,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.83x = 15,631.77 × 5,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.83x = 89,852,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,852,664.50/10,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,618.27

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