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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.62, 15,136.44 and 5,168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.62, 15,136.44 and 5,168.62 is: 7,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.62 : 15,136.44 = 5,168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.62/15,136.44 = 5,168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.62x = 15,136.44 × 5,168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.62x = 78,234,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,234,506.51/10,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.62

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