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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.89, 15,167.37 and 3,874.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.89, 15,167.37 and 3,874.83 is: 5,812.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.89 : 15,167.37 = 3,874.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.89/15,167.37 = 3,874.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.89x = 15,167.37 × 3,874.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.89x = 58,770,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,770,980.30/10,111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.07

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