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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.59, 15,147.23 and 5,414.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.59, 15,147.23 and 5,414.97 is: 8,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.59 : 15,147.23 = 5,414.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.59/15,147.23 = 5,414.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.59x = 15,147.23 × 5,414.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.59x = 82,021,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,021,796.03/10,106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.67

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