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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,112.36, 15,158.73 and 3,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,112.36, 15,158.73 and 3,867.56 is: 5,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112.36 : 15,158.73 = 3,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112.36/15,158.73 = 3,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112.36x = 15,158.73 × 3,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112.36x = 58,627,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627,293.35/10,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.59

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