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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.80, 15,212.55 and 5,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.80, 15,212.55 and 5,216.90 is: 7,819.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.80 : 15,212.55 = 5,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.80/15,212.55 = 5,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.80x = 15,212.55 × 5,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.80x = 79,362,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,362,352.10/10,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.11

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