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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.58, 15,223.83 and 5,213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.58, 15,223.83 and 5,213.91 is: 7,823.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.58 : 15,223.83 = 5,213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.58/15,223.83 = 5,213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.58x = 15,223.83 × 5,213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.58x = 79,375,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,375,679.48/10,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.67

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