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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.05, 15,158.22 and 5,175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.05, 15,158.22 and 5,175.01 is: 7,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.05 : 15,158.22 = 5,175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.05/15,158.22 = 5,175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.05x = 15,158.22 × 5,175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.05x = 78,443,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,443,940.08/10,103.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.38

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