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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.38, 15,190.42 and 3,801.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.38, 15,190.42 and 3,801.01 is: 5,701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.38 : 15,190.42 = 3,801.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.38/15,190.42 = 3,801.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.38x = 15,190.42 × 3,801.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.38x = 57,738,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,738,843.37/10,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.26

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