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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.95, 15,115.11 and 5,406.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.95, 15,115.11 and 5,406.21 is: 8,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.95 : 15,115.11 = 5,406.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.95/15,115.11 = 5,406.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.95x = 15,115.11 × 5,406.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.95x = 81,715,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715,496.62/10,082.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.32

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