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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.43, 15,166.62 and 3,874.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.43, 15,166.62 and 3,874.43 is: 5,811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.43 : 15,166.62 = 3,874.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.43/15,166.62 = 3,874.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.43x = 15,166.62 × 3,874.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.43x = 58,761,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,761,931.69/10,111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.44

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