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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.08, 15,103.86 and 5,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.08, 15,103.86 and 5,391.09 is: 8,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.08 : 15,103.86 = 5,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.08/15,103.86 = 5,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.08x = 15,103.86 × 5,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.08x = 81,426,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,426,268.61/10,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.35

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