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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,117.73, 15,177.69 and 3,883.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,117.73, 15,177.69 and 3,883.03 is: 5,824.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,117.73 : 15,177.69 = 3,883.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,117.73/15,177.69 = 3,883.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,117.73x = 15,177.69 × 3,883.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,117.73x = 58,935,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,935,425.60/10,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.97

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