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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.50, 15,221.81 and 5,409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.50, 15,221.81 and 5,409.36 is: 8,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.50 : 15,221.81 = 5,409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.50/15,221.81 = 5,409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.50x = 15,221.81 × 5,409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.50x = 82,340,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,340,250.14/10,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.34

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