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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.03, 15,144.57 and 3,855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.03, 15,144.57 and 3,855.06 is: 5,783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.03 : 15,144.57 = 3,855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.03/15,144.57 = 3,855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.03x = 15,144.57 × 3,855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.03x = 58,383,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,383,226.02/10,095.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783.36

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