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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.96, 15,089.04 and 5,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.96, 15,089.04 and 5,127.84 is: 7,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.96 : 15,089.04 = 5,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.96/15,089.04 = 5,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.96x = 15,089.04 × 5,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.96x = 77,374,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,374,182.87/10,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.60

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