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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.76, 15,191.68 and 3,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.76, 15,191.68 and 3,886.32 is: 5,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.76 : 15,191.68 = 3,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.76/15,191.68 = 3,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.76x = 15,191.68 × 3,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.76x = 59,039,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039,729.82/10,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.50

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