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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.92, 15,233.88 and 5,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.92, 15,233.88 and 5,461.52 is: 8,206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.92 : 15,233.88 = 5,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.92/15,233.88 = 5,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.92x = 15,233.88 × 5,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.92x = 83,200,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,200,140.30/10,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.83

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