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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.28, 15,134.51 and 5,419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.28, 15,134.51 and 5,419.76 is: 8,112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.28 : 15,134.51 = 5,419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.28/15,134.51 = 5,419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.28x = 15,134.51 × 5,419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.28x = 82,025,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,025,349.79/10,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.27

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