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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,115.62, 15,170.85 and 3,876.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,115.62, 15,170.85 and 3,876.01 is: 5,813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,115.62 : 15,170.85 = 3,876.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,115.62/15,170.85 = 3,876.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,115.62x = 15,170.85 × 3,876.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,115.62x = 58,802,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802,328.38/10,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,813.02

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