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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.73, 15,190.27 and 5,741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.73, 15,190.27 and 5,741.91 is: 8,607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.73 : 15,190.27 = 5,741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.73/15,190.27 = 5,741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.73x = 15,190.27 × 5,741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.73x = 87,221,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,221,148.86/10,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.01

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