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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.20, 15,007.20 and 6,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.20, 15,007.20 and 6,131.20 is: 9,183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.20 : 15,007.20 = 6,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.20/15,007.20 = 6,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.20x = 15,007.20 × 6,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.20x = 92,012,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,012,144.64/10,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.58

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