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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.96, 15,162.16 and 3,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.96, 15,162.16 and 3,867.52 is: 5,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.96 : 15,162.16 = 3,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.96/15,162.16 = 3,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.96x = 15,162.16 × 3,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.96x = 58,639,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,639,957.04/10,106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.94

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