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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.08, 15,211.61 and 3,817.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.08, 15,211.61 and 3,817.14 is: 5,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.08 : 15,211.61 = 3,817.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.08/15,211.61 = 3,817.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.08x = 15,211.61 × 3,817.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.08x = 58,064,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,064,749.85/10,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.70

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