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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.82, 15,206.13 and 5,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.82, 15,206.13 and 5,767.02 is: 8,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.82 : 15,206.13 = 5,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.82/15,206.13 = 5,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.82x = 15,206.13 × 5,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.82x = 87,694,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,694,055.83/10,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.26

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