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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.02, 15,883.30 and 5,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.02, 15,883.30 and 5,062.26 is: 7,581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.02 : 15,883.30 = 5,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.02/15,883.30 = 5,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.02x = 15,883.30 × 5,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.02x = 80,405,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,405,394.26/10,605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.82

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