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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.87, 15,129.36 and 5,163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.87, 15,129.36 and 5,163.87 is: 7,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.87 : 15,129.36 = 5,163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.87/15,129.36 = 5,163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.87x = 15,129.36 × 5,163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.87x = 78,126,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,126,048.22/10,104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.52

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