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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.72, 15,262.88 and 5,180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.72, 15,262.88 and 5,180.91 is: 7,758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.72 : 15,262.88 = 5,180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.72/15,262.88 = 5,180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.72x = 15,262.88 × 5,180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.72x = 79,075,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,075,607.62/10,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.81

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