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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.24, 15,200.10 and 5,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.24, 15,200.10 and 5,511 is: 8,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.24 : 15,200.10 = 5,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.24/15,200.10 = 5,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.24x = 15,200.10 × 5,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.24x = 83,767,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,767,751.10/10,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.26

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