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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.69, 15,151.37 and 3,861.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.69, 15,151.37 and 3,861.56 is: 5,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.69 : 15,151.37 = 3,861.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.69/15,151.37 = 3,861.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.69x = 15,151.37 × 3,861.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.69x = 58,507,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,507,927.03/10,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.90

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