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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.75, 15,381.27 and 5,061.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.75, 15,381.27 and 5,061.27 is: 7,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.75 : 15,381.27 = 5,061.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.75/15,381.27 = 5,061.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.75x = 15,381.27 × 5,061.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.75x = 77,848,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,848,760.41/10,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.70

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