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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.31, 15,210.18 and 3,899.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.31, 15,210.18 and 3,899.07 is: 5,849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.31 : 15,210.18 = 3,899.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.31/15,210.18 = 3,899.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.31x = 15,210.18 × 3,899.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.31x = 59,305,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,305,556.53/10,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.07

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