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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.46, 15,162.18 and 3,867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.46, 15,162.18 and 3,867.99 is: 5,801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.46 : 15,162.18 = 3,867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.46/15,162.18 = 3,867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.46x = 15,162.18 × 3,867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.46x = 58,647,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,647,141.28/10,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.79

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