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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.99, 15,139.57 and 5,164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.99, 15,139.57 and 5,164.13 is: 7,747.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.99 : 15,139.57 = 5,164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.99/15,139.57 = 5,164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.99x = 15,139.57 × 5,164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.99x = 78,182,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182,707.62/10,090.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.77

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