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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.07, 15,206.50 and 5,767.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.07, 15,206.50 and 5,767.27 is: 8,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.07 : 15,206.50 = 5,767.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.07/15,206.50 = 5,767.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.07x = 15,206.50 × 5,767.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.07x = 87,699,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,699,991.26/10,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.63

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