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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.80, 16,142.40 and 5,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.80, 16,142.40 and 5,215.80 is: 7,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.80 : 16,142.40 = 5,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.80/16,142.40 = 5,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.80x = 16,142.40 × 5,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.80x = 84,195,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,195,529.92/10,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.01

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