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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.07, 15,040.89 and 5,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.07, 15,040.89 and 5,101.25 is: 7,651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.07 : 15,040.89 = 5,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.07/15,040.89 = 5,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.07x = 15,040.89 × 5,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.07x = 76,727,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,727,340.11/10,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.26

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