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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.55, 15,158.97 and 5,175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.55, 15,158.97 and 5,175.51 is: 7,765.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.55 : 15,158.97 = 5,175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.55/15,158.97 = 5,175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.55x = 15,158.97 × 5,175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.55x = 78,455,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,455,400.82/10,103.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.13

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