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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.71, 15,141.21 and 3,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.71, 15,141.21 and 3,853.43 is: 5,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.71 : 15,141.21 = 3,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.71/15,141.21 = 3,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.71x = 15,141.21 × 3,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.71x = 58,345,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,345,592.85/10,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.25

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