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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,100.52, 15,151.84 and 3,860.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,100.52, 15,151.84 and 3,860.49 is: 5,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,100.52 : 15,151.84 = 3,860.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,100.52/15,151.84 = 3,860.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,100.52x = 15,151.84 × 3,860.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,100.52x = 58,493,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,493,507.50/10,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.14

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