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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.80, 15,377.70 and 7,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.80, 15,377.70 and 7,125.20 is: 10,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.80 : 15,377.70 = 7,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.80/15,377.70 = 7,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.80x = 15,377.70 × 7,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.80x = 109,569,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,569,188.04/10,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.80

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