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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.59, 15,091.86 and 5,392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.59, 15,091.86 and 5,392.22 is: 8,080.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.59 : 15,091.86 = 5,392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.59/15,091.86 = 5,392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.59x = 15,091.86 × 5,392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.59x = 81,378,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,378,629.33/10,071.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.02

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