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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.21, 15,254.02 and 5,992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.21, 15,254.02 and 5,992.18 is: 9,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.21 : 15,254.02 = 5,992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.21/15,254.02 = 5,992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.21x = 15,254.02 × 5,992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.21x = 91,404,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,404,802.92/10,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.21

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