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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.73, 15,139.21 and 3,851.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.73, 15,139.21 and 3,851.49 is: 5,777.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.73 : 15,139.21 = 3,851.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.73/15,139.21 = 3,851.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.73x = 15,139.21 × 3,851.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.73x = 58,308,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,308,515.92/10,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.85

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