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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.09, 15,109.74 and 5,391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.09, 15,109.74 and 5,391.05 is: 8,091.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.09 : 15,109.74 = 5,391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.09/15,109.74 = 5,391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.09x = 15,109.74 × 5,391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.09x = 81,457,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,457,288.28/10,067.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.45

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