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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.87, 15,271.99 and 5,567.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.87, 15,271.99 and 5,567.63 is: 8,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.87 : 15,271.99 = 5,567.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.87/15,271.99 = 5,567.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.87x = 15,271.99 × 5,567.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.87x = 85,028,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,028,699.40/10,187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.08

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