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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,115.08, 15,169.34 and 3,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,115.08, 15,169.34 and 3,874.76 is: 5,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,115.08 : 15,169.34 = 3,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,115.08/15,169.34 = 3,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,115.08x = 15,169.34 × 3,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,115.08x = 58,777,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,777,551.86/10,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,810.88

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