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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.08, 14,422.78 and 5,915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.08, 14,422.78 and 5,915.27 is: 8,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.08 : 14,422.78 = 5,915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.08/14,422.78 = 5,915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.08x = 14,422.78 × 5,915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.08x = 85,314,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,314,550.95/10,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.45

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