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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.35, 15,152.33 and 3,863.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.35, 15,152.33 and 3,863.95 is: 5,793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.35 : 15,152.33 = 3,863.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.35/15,152.33 = 3,863.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.35x = 15,152.33 × 3,863.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.35x = 58,547,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,547,826.18/10,106.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,793.17

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