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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.16, 15,371.88 and 5,315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.16, 15,371.88 and 5,315.86 is: 7,971.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.16 : 15,371.88 = 5,315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.16/15,371.88 = 5,315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.16x = 15,371.88 × 5,315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.16x = 81,714,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,714,762.02/10,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.27

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