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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.79, 15,166.22 and 3,875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.79, 15,166.22 and 3,875.27 is: 5,810.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.79 : 15,166.22 = 3,875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.79/15,166.22 = 3,875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.79x = 15,166.22 × 3,875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.79x = 58,773,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,773,102.17/10,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,810.61

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