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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.91, 15,142.92 and 5,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.91, 15,142.92 and 5,425.12 is: 8,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.91 : 15,142.92 = 5,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.91/15,142.92 = 5,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.91x = 15,142.92 × 5,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.91x = 82,152,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,152,158.15/10,116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.28

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