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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.52, 15,198.21 and 3,890.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.52, 15,198.21 and 3,890.59 is: 5,836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.52 : 15,198.21 = 3,890.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.52/15,198.21 = 3,890.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.52x = 15,198.21 × 3,890.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.52x = 59,130,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,130,003.84/10,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,836.82

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