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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.65, 15,136.58 and 3,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.65, 15,136.58 and 3,851.26 is: 5,777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.65 : 15,136.58 = 3,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.65/15,136.58 = 3,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.65x = 15,136.58 × 3,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.65x = 58,294,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,294,876.88/10,090.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.12

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