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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.24, 15,153.96 and 3,861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.24, 15,153.96 and 3,861.96 is: 5,792.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.24 : 15,153.96 = 3,861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.24/15,153.96 = 3,861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.24x = 15,153.96 × 3,861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.24x = 58,523,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,523,987.36/10,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.02

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