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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.91, 15,100.14 and 5,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.91, 15,100.14 and 5,382.70 is: 8,076.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.91 : 15,100.14 = 5,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.91/15,100.14 = 5,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.91x = 15,100.14 × 5,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.91x = 81,279,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,279,560.67/10,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.34

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