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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.37, 15,160.59 and 3,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.37, 15,160.59 and 3,869.33 is: 5,804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.37 : 15,160.59 = 3,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.37/15,160.59 = 3,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.37x = 15,160.59 × 3,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.37x = 58,661,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,661,249.90/10,106.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.38

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