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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.53, 15,152.41 and 3,865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.53, 15,152.41 and 3,865.97 is: 5,796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.53 : 15,152.41 = 3,865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.53/15,152.41 = 3,865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.53x = 15,152.41 × 3,865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.53x = 58,578,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,578,698.22/10,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.70

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