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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.93, 15,187.57 and 3,890.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.93, 15,187.57 and 3,890.34 is: 5,831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.93 : 15,187.57 = 3,890.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.93/15,187.57 = 3,890.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.93x = 15,187.57 × 3,890.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.93x = 59,084,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,084,801.35/10,131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.54

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