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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.06, 15,143.10 and 3,855.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.06, 15,143.10 and 3,855.61 is: 5,783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.06 : 15,143.10 = 3,855.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.06/15,143.10 = 3,855.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.06x = 15,143.10 × 3,855.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.06x = 58,385,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,385,910.85/10,095.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783.61

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