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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.80, 15,212.01 and 3,900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.80, 15,212.01 and 3,900.60 is: 5,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.80 : 15,212.01 = 3,900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.80/15,212.01 = 3,900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.80x = 15,212.01 × 3,900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.80x = 59,335,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,335,966.21/10,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.48

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