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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.68, 15,308.82 and 5,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.68, 15,308.82 and 5,005.91 is: 7,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.68 : 15,308.82 = 5,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.68/15,308.82 = 5,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.68x = 15,308.82 × 5,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.68x = 76,634,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,634,498.58/10,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.48

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