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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.36, 15,200.60 and 5,203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.36, 15,200.60 and 5,203.32 is: 7,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.36 : 15,200.60 = 5,203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.36/15,200.60 = 5,203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.36x = 15,200.60 × 5,203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.36x = 79,093,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,093,585.99/10,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.81

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