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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.96, 15,150.33 and 5,422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.96, 15,150.33 and 5,422.38 is: 8,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.96 : 15,150.33 = 5,422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.96/15,150.33 = 5,422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.96x = 15,150.33 × 5,422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.96x = 82,150,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,150,846.39/10,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.34

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