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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,110.30, 15,158.27 and 3,865.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,110.30, 15,158.27 and 3,865.05 is: 5,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,110.30 : 15,158.27 = 3,865.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,110.30/15,158.27 = 3,865.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,110.30x = 15,158.27 × 3,865.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,110.30x = 58,587,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,587,471.46/10,110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,794.83

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