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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127, 15,197.25 and 3,892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127, 15,197.25 and 3,892.16 is: 5,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127 : 15,197.25 = 3,892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127/15,197.25 = 3,892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127x = 15,197.25 × 3,892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127x = 59,150,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150,128.56/10,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.83

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