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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.28, 15,073.52 and 5,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.28, 15,073.52 and 5,121.52 is: 7,674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.28 : 15,073.52 = 5,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.28/15,073.52 = 5,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.28x = 15,073.52 × 5,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.28x = 77,199,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,199,334.15/10,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,674.44

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