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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.74, 15,157.35 and 3,870.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.74, 15,157.35 and 3,870.15 is: 5,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.74 : 15,157.35 = 3,870.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.74/15,157.35 = 3,870.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.74x = 15,157.35 × 3,870.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.74x = 58,661,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,661,218.10/10,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.30

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