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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,113.20, 15,155.40 and 3,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,113.20, 15,155.40 and 3,950 is: 5,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,113.20 : 15,155.40 = 3,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,113.20/15,155.40 = 3,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,113.20x = 15,155.40 × 3,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,113.20x = 59,863,830
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,863,830/10,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.38

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