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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.37, 15,127.11 and 5,162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.37, 15,127.11 and 5,162.37 is: 7,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.37 : 15,127.11 = 5,162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.37/15,127.11 = 5,162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.37x = 15,127.11 × 5,162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.37x = 78,091,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,091,738.85/10,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.28

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