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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.83, 15,157.33 and 3,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.83, 15,157.33 and 3,870.14 is: 5,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.83 : 15,157.33 = 3,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.83/15,157.33 = 3,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.83x = 15,157.33 × 3,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.83x = 58,660,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,660,903.66/10,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.22

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