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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,100.99, 15,151.67 and 3,863.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,100.99, 15,151.67 and 3,863.90 is: 5,795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,100.99 : 15,151.67 = 3,863.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,100.99/15,151.67 = 3,863.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,100.99x = 15,151.67 × 3,863.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,100.99x = 58,544,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544,537.71/10,100.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.92

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