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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.28, 15,201.72 and 7,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.28, 15,201.72 and 7,016.08 is: 10,527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.28 : 15,201.72 = 7,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.28/15,201.72 = 7,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.28x = 15,201.72 × 7,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.28x = 106,656,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,656,483.66/10,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,527.44

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