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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.92, 15,265.98 and 5,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.92, 15,265.98 and 5,248.56 is: 7,870.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.92 : 15,265.98 = 5,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.92/15,265.98 = 5,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.92x = 15,265.98 × 5,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.92x = 80,124,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,124,411.99/10,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,870.06

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