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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.22, 15,162.59 and 3,784.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.22, 15,162.59 and 3,784.42 is: 5,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.22 : 15,162.59 = 3,784.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.22/15,162.59 = 3,784.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.22x = 15,162.59 × 3,784.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.22x = 57,381,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,381,637.26/10,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.85

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