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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.55, 15,107.32 and 5,135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.55, 15,107.32 and 5,135.59 is: 7,705.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.55 : 15,107.32 = 5,135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.55/15,107.32 = 5,135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.55x = 15,107.32 × 5,135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.55x = 77,584,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,584,925.98/10,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,705.67

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