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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.59, 15,202.73 and 7,189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.59, 15,202.73 and 7,189.05 is: 10,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.59 : 15,202.73 = 7,189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.59/15,202.73 = 7,189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.59x = 15,202.73 × 7,189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.59x = 109,293,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,293,186.11/10,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,787.37

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