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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.95, 15,148.66 and 3,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.95, 15,148.66 and 3,858.52 is: 5,788.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.95 : 15,148.66 = 3,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.95/15,148.66 = 3,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.95x = 15,148.66 × 3,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.95x = 58,451,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,451,407.58/10,097.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.44

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