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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.54, 15,216.52 and 3,902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.54, 15,216.52 and 3,902.10 is: 5,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.54 : 15,216.52 = 3,902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.54/15,216.52 = 3,902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.54x = 15,216.52 × 3,902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.54x = 59,376,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,376,382.69/10,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.62

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