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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.32, 15,110.16 and 3,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.32, 15,110.16 and 3,916 is: 5,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.32 : 15,110.16 = 3,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.32/15,110.16 = 3,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.32x = 15,110.16 × 3,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.32x = 59,171,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,171,386.56/10,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.32

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