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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,110.78, 15,156.36 and 5,182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,110.78, 15,156.36 and 5,182.74 is: 7,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,110.78 : 15,156.36 = 5,182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,110.78/15,156.36 = 5,182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,110.78x = 15,156.36 × 5,182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,110.78x = 78,551,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551,473.23/10,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.08

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