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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.28, 15,210.41 and 3,903.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.28, 15,210.41 and 3,903.23 is: 5,854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.28 : 15,210.41 = 3,903.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.28/15,210.41 = 3,903.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.28x = 15,210.41 × 3,903.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.28x = 59,369,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,369,675.86/10,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.84

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