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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.60, 15,127.98 and 7,127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.60, 15,127.98 and 7,127.91 is: 10,693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.60 : 15,127.98 = 7,127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.60/15,127.98 = 7,127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.60x = 15,127.98 × 7,127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.60x = 107,830,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,830,879.92/10,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.69

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