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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.08, 15,040.88 and 5,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.08, 15,040.88 and 5,101.26 is: 7,651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.08 : 15,040.88 = 5,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.08/15,040.88 = 5,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.08x = 15,040.88 × 5,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.08x = 76,727,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,727,439.51/10,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.26

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