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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.87, 15,158.28 and 3,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.87, 15,158.28 and 3,870.12 is: 5,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.87 : 15,158.28 = 3,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.87/15,158.28 = 3,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.87x = 15,158.28 × 3,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.87x = 58,664,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664,362.59/10,104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.55

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