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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.44, 15,160.08 and 5,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.44, 15,160.08 and 5,174.76 is: 7,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.44 : 15,160.08 = 5,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.44/15,160.08 = 5,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.44x = 15,160.08 × 5,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.44x = 78,449,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,449,775.58/10,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.36

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