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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.83, 15,161.83 and 3,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.83, 15,161.83 and 3,873.14 is: 5,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.83 : 15,161.83 = 3,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.83/15,161.83 = 3,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.83x = 15,161.83 × 3,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.83x = 58,723,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723,890.25/10,114.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.72

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