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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.09, 15,145.89 and 5,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.09, 15,145.89 and 5,161.32 is: 7,745.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.09 : 15,145.89 = 5,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.09/15,145.89 = 5,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.09x = 15,145.89 × 5,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.09x = 78,172,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,172,765.62/10,092.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.94

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