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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,888.87, 15,026.53 and 5,920.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,888.87, 15,026.53 and 5,920.87 is: 8,170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,888.87 : 15,026.53 = 5,920.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,888.87/15,026.53 = 5,920.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,888.87x = 15,026.53 × 5,920.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,888.87x = 88,970,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,970,130.68/10,888.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.74

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