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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.56, 15,131.58 and 3,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.56, 15,131.58 and 3,847.12 is: 5,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.56 : 15,131.58 = 3,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.56/15,131.58 = 3,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.56x = 15,131.58 × 3,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.56x = 58,213,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,213,004.05/10,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.34

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