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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.26, 15,215.57 and 3,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.26, 15,215.57 and 3,901.20 is: 5,852.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.26 : 15,215.57 = 3,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.26/15,215.57 = 3,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.26x = 15,215.57 × 3,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.26x = 59,358,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,962.18/10,143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.06

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