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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206, 15,312.65 and 5,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206, 15,312.65 and 5,015.52 is: 7,525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206 : 15,312.65 = 5,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206/15,312.65 = 5,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206x = 15,312.65 × 5,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206x = 76,800,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,800,877.25/10,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.07

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